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Brent crude tops $111 as US and Israel reportedly plan new Iran strikes; what it means for petrol in Pakistan
Oil rose nearly 3% on Thursday after reports of renewed strike plans and a US order for staff to leave Saudi Arabia.
22 Oct 2026
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Economy
Petrol price in Pakistan today: Rs 377.91 unchanged; diesel up Rs 2.29 to Rs 402.96
Petrol holds steady for the weekend while diesel crosses Rs 400 a litre, up Rs 13.69 since 20 October. What a full tank costs now, and every change in one place.
22 Oct 2026
Economy
Petrol price cut Rs 3.93 to Rs 386.30 a litre from Saturday, diesel stays at Rs 396.96
OGRA's new notification lowers petrol for 17 to 19 October. A 40-litre tank now costs Rs 15,452, and the Rs 100 relief for bikes and small cars still applies.
17 Oct 2026
Economy
Petrol price cut Rs 3.63 to Rs 390.23 from today, diesel up 31 paisa to Rs 396.96
The new rates took effect on Friday 16 October. A 40-litre petrol tank now costs Rs 15,609, about Rs 145 less than yesterday, while diesel users pay slightly more.
16 Oct 2026
Economy
Petroleum levy protest: JI sit-ins in every district from 23 October as PM meeting stalls
Jamaat-e-Islami says the government went quiet after arranging a meeting with Hafiz Naeem. Petrol is now Rs 379.31, and about Rs 4,560 of a 40-litre tank is still tax.
11 Oct 2026
World
Iran says Hormuz offer still stands: strait reopens on day six if US meets its terms
Araghchi says Iran's seven-day plan and its conditions are still on the table, after a week with 10 ships attacked. Brent closed Friday at $109.86, and Pakistan's fuel bill rides on what happens next.
21 Sept 2026
Economy
Petrol could hit Rs 1,000 a litre if supply breaks, petroleum minister warns
Ali Pervaiz Malik says there is no shortage today, that world oil is up 80pc and Pakistan has passed on about half of it, and that gas imports will be funded whatever they cost.
20 Sept 2026
Economy
Petrol pumps start Rs 100 relief sales after govt talks, and 9771 SMS is now free
Dealers who threatened to shut pumps began selling discounted petrol on 17 September after talks with the government. Here is how to register and claim, and what the scheme saves you.
17 Sept 2026
Economy
Petrol price in Pakistan today: Rs 391.22, a 40-litre tank now costs Rs 15,649
OGRA added Rs 6.88 to petrol and Rs 5.62 to diesel for 17 September, the eighth daily rise in a row, as Rs 100 relief tokens go live nationwide. What a fill-up costs now.
17 Sept 2026
World
Brent near $105.8 as Saudi ships crude via Oman; petrol hits Rs 391.22 in Pakistan
Oil steadied after Wednesday's drop as Saudi Aramco offered ship-to-ship cargoes off Sohar to get around its damaged pipeline. Pakistan still raised petrol by Rs 6.88, the eighth daily increase in a row.
16 Sept 2026
Economy
Petrol Rs 384.34 from today: a 40-litre tank now costs Rs 15,374
OGRA added Rs 4.10 to petrol and Rs 6.41 to diesel for 16 September, the seventh straight daily rise. Here is what a fill-up costs now, for bikes, cars and diesel users.
16 Sept 2026