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Diesel Price Rises to Rs402.96 in Pakistan, Adding Pressure on Construction and Transport Costs
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
The federal government has raised the price of high-speed diesel to Rs402.96 per litre, according to the Petroleum Division's notification reported on October 30, 2026. Petrol remains unchanged at Rs377.91 per litre. The new prices apply from October 31 to November 2, 2026, a period of three days. The government is using more frequent price reviews to reflect movements in international oil markets. Notifications are published by the Petroleum Division.
The Prices
| Fuel | Previous price | New price |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed diesel | Rs400.67 per litre | Rs402.96 per litre |
| Petrol | Rs377.91 per litre | Rs377.91 per litre |
Diesel has risen by Rs2.29 per litre, which is about 0.57 percent (our own calculation). Petrol has not changed. A rise of this size is small, and the reports we have seen do not give a reason for it beyond the general link to international prices.
How This Compares With Recent Notifications
The diesel price was Rs393.66 in the notification for October 24 to 26, which we reported earlier, and Rs400.67 immediately before this one. Diesel has therefore risen in successive notifications. Petrol was Rs377.71 in the earlier notification and Rs377.91 before this one, a difference of Rs0.20. The reports do not describe the notifications in between, so we cannot say exactly when these changes were made.
Why Diesel Matters for Construction
Diesel powers trucks, mixers, excavators and generators on most building sites. Higher diesel prices can raise operating costs for construction machinery and for moving cement, steel, bricks and other materials. Contractors on roads, housing schemes and commercial developments could face extra fuel costs. The increase does not show that material prices or property prices have already risen, and we do not estimate any effect. Pricing oversight is carried out by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.
What Is Not Known
The reports do not say what the next review will bring or how the Rs2.29 rise was worked out. They also do not give the effect on freight rates. Fiscal policy on fuel is published by the Ministry of Finance.
What This Means for Builders, Transporters and Buyers
Builders and transporters should keep price-adjustment clauses under review, since prices are now reset every few days. Buyers should not expect an immediate change in material or property prices. The signals to watch are the next notification, international oil prices, freight rates and cement and steel prices.