Business Desk 
Jan 15, 2026
The government on Thursday decided to keep petroleum prices unchanged at Rs253.17per litre for the next fortnight beginning from January 16.
The Petroleum Division, in a notification, stated: "Prices of petrol and high-speed diesel would remain unchanged at Rs253.17 and Rs257.08 per litre, respectively, effective from January 16 to January 31."
It should be noted that in the earlier fortnight, Ministry of Finance had decreased the rate of petrol by Rs10.28 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs8.57.
| Products | Existing prices w.e.f 01.01.2026 | New prices w.e.f. 16.01.2026 | Increase/Decrease (+/-) |
| MS (Petrol) | 253.17 | 253.17 | 0.00 |
| High Speed Diesel (HSD) | 257.08 | 257.08 | 0.00 |
The prices of petroleum products are revised every 15 days in Pakistan adjusting them to the trend of global oil prices and the rupee’s exchange rate to the dollar.
Petrol is mainly used by commuters in small vehicles, rickshaws and two-wheelers. Higher fuel prices significantly affect the budgets of middle and lower-middle class households, who depends on petrol for daily travel.
