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Pakistan Cuts Petrol Price by Rs1.60 but Raises Diesel Rate by Rs1.64 for October 23
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
The government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs1.60 per litre and increased the price of high-speed diesel by Rs1.64 per litre, effective October 23, 2026. The changes were reported on the night of October 22. The reports we have seen give the size of each change but not the new retail prices, so this article does not state them. Please check the official notification for the exact figures. Fuel price notifications are issued through the Finance Division and published by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.
What Changed
Petrol fell by Rs1.60 per litre. High-speed diesel rose by Rs1.64 per litre. The two moves are close in size but go in opposite directions. The reports do not give the reason for each, and we do not guess at one.
Why Diesel Matters More for Construction
Diesel powers trucks, mixers, excavators and generators on most building sites, while petrol is used mainly in cars and motorcycles. A higher diesel price could marginally increase transportation and construction-equipment costs. The immediate effect is likely to be limited, because a rise of Rs1.64 per litre is small. The reports do not give cost estimates, and we do not estimate one.
What the Cut in Petrol Means
A lower petrol price eases the cost of private travel and light transport. The reports do not say it affects construction costs, and the Rs1.60 reduction is small. We make no claim about property.
How the Change Fits the Wider Picture
Domestic prices follow international oil prices and the exchange rate with a delay. Petroleum policy and supply updates are published by the Petroleum Division. The reports do not link this revision to recent moves in global oil prices, so we do not.
What This Means for Builders, Transporters and Buyers
Builders and transporters who run on diesel should note the increase when pricing long hauls and fuel-heavy work, though the change on its own is modest. Buyers should not expect an immediate change in construction or material prices from it. The signals to watch are the next fuel notification, movements in international oil prices, freight rates charged by transporters and any increase in material prices.