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Govt reduces petrol price by Rs5.66 per litre

Nimra Sohail
October 15, 2025 at 08:49 PM
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Govt reduces petrol price by Rs5.66 per litre

Key Takeaways

  • The federal government reduced the price of petrol by Rs5.66 per litre for the next fortnight.
  • The new price for petrol has been set at Rs263.02 per litre.
  • High-speed diesel (HSD) price was reduced by Rs1.39 to Rs275.41 per litre.
  • Kerosene oil and light diesel oil prices were also cut by Rs3.26 and an unspecified amount, respectively.
  • The price changes were announced by the Finance Division and aim to provide relief to consumers.

The federal government has implemented a reduction in fuel prices for the upcoming fortnight, much to the relief of consumers across the country. The Finance Division issued an official notification detailing the new rates, with petrol seeing a decrease of Rs5.66 per litre, bringing its price to Rs263.02 per litre. Significant cuts were also applied to other fuels; high-speed diesel (HSD) was reduced by Rs1.39 to Rs275.41 per litre. Kerosene oil saw a more substantial cut of Rs3.26, now priced at Rs181.71 per litre. Furthermore, the price of light diesel oil has been lowered to Rs162.76 per litre for the next two weeks. These adjustments signal a positive financial development for daily commuters and businesses relying on these fuels.

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