Petrol Price in Pakistan: Rs338 Today After New Cut

Updated: 11 November 2026 — petrol is Rs338 per litre (down Rs8) and high-speed diesel is Rs371 per litre (down Rs7) today.

Assalam-o-Alaikum my dear friends! How are you all today? This morning my abba came back from the petrol pump in Lahore, shaking his head and smiling that tired smile fathers have. “Beta,” he said, “petrol is up again. Just a little. But a little, every time, becomes a lot.” He rides his old 70cc bike to work every day, and he knows the price of petrol the way I know the price of atta. One rupee here, two rupees there — and by the end of the month, his pocket feels it.

So, what is the petrol price in Pakistan today? In very simple words: from Wednesday, November 11, 2026, petrol costs Rs338 per litre, down Rs8 from Rs346. High-speed diesel costs Rs371 per litre, down Rs7 from Rs378. That is the official new price, from the Petroleum Division’s notification. In this article I will explain, in the simplest words, what changed, why it changed, and what it means for your bike, your car, your rickshaw, and even your kitchen.

What Are Today’s Petrol and Diesel Prices?

Let me put the numbers in one clean place, so you do not have to search five websites.

Yesterday (7 November), petrol was Rs346 per litre. Now it is Rs338 per litre. The price is down Rs8. Yesterday, diesel was Rs378 per litre. Now it is Rs371 per litre. The decrease is Rs7. These new prices started on November117, 2026. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, which we call OGRA, revised the prices under the government’s pricing system, and the Petroleum Division announced them in an official notification, as reported by The News.

Now, here is something important. A big part of what you pay is not the petrol itself. It is taxes and duties. According to reports of the notification, the government keeps taxes and duties of about Rs114 per litre on petrol and about Rs100 per litre on diesel. So when you fill your tank, more than a quarter of the price is tax. That is why even a small change in the world oil price feels bigger at our pumps.

And please, my friends, one request from my heart. If a WhatsApp message comes to you today saying petrol has crossed Rs500, or that pumps will close tomorrow, do not forward it in fear. Check the official price. The government itself has said there is no supply problem, and fuel dealers have asked people not to panic-buy. A forwarded message cannot change the price at the pump. Only the official notification can. Bilkul, do not let a scary forward decide your day.

Why Did Petrol Prices Change This Time?

The short answer is: the world. Pakistan buys almost all its petrol and diesel from other countries. So when the world price moves, our price moves too.

The Petroleum Division said prices fell this time because world crude prices slid — about 6% on Monday — under the daily pricing system, which is based on a 7-day average of international prices. The fall also reflects global market developments, including changes in Platts rates, premiums, and other incidental costs. Platts is just a name for the international price reports that traders use. Premiums are the extra cost of bringing the fuel here by ship. When those go up, OGRA passes a part of it to us.

Behind all of this is the tension in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage, and a huge amount of the world’s oil passes through it. When there is fighting or fear of fighting near it, oil traders get nervous, and prices jump. I explained the latest warnings and talks in my Iran news today article, and that tension is still the background to every petrol price today. Earlier this year, after the war broke out in February, prices in Pakistan shot up to record levels — petrol reached Rs458.41 per litre and diesel reached Rs520.35 per litre in April, according to Dawn’s reporting of the official figures. Today’s prices are lower than those terrible peaks. But they are still high for a normal family. Very high.

I will be honest with you. When I read these numbers, I think of my cousin in Faisalabad. He drives a rickshaw. Diesel and petrol are not “news” for him. They are his whole business. When fuel goes up by two rupees, he cannot simply raise his fare by two rupees the same evening. If you run a small business, you already know this pain — I explained in my guide to starting a business in Pakistan how small costs decide whether a small business survives. People argue. Some walk away. So he absorbs it. He eats less profit. That is the real story behind every petrol headline, and it is why I write these articles in simple words — so the numbers mean something human.

The New Daily Price System, Explained Simply

Here is a change many people missed, and it matters. Pakistan has moved to a daily petrol pricing system.

Before, prices changed every two weeks. Then, after the February conflict, the system moved to weekly changes. Now, under a plan approved by the federal cabinet, OGRA will publish updated fuel prices on its website every day. The new prices are based on a rolling seven-day average of international petroleum prices. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced the daily system in July, saying it would help people benefit more quickly when world prices fall — and, honestly, it also means prices can rise more quickly when world prices rise.

What does this mean for you and me, in real life? It means the price you saw yesterday may not be the price today. It means “petrol price in Pakistan today” is not a one-time question anymore. It is a daily question, like checking the weather before you leave home in Lahore in winter. My advice, simple and practical: if your tank is nearly empty and you pass a pump, fill up. Do not wait for tomorrow hoping for a miracle. And if you hear the price may fall tomorrow, a small wait is fine — but never drive on an empty tank to chase a one-rupee saving. That is not saving. That is trouble waiting on the road.

What About LPG and Gas Cylinders?

Many families in Pakistan do not only use petrol. They cook on LPG gas cylinders, especially in areas without piped gas. And LPG has its own painful story right now.

On Monday, October 26, the government told the National Assembly that it is preparing a new policy to give relief on LPG prices to low-income households. Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said the policy would be finalised within one to two days, and that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had held two to three meetings on LPG prices. The idea, as reported, is subsidised fuel for vulnerable households, while keeping the market competitive.

Why is LPG so expensive right now? The minister said one main reason is the closure of the Pakistan-Iran border, and the government is trying to bring fuel in by sea. In the Assembly, members said LPG was selling at Rs700 to Rs800 per kilogram in remote and northern areas, against OGRA’s official rate of Rs280 per kilogram. Read that again. Seven hundred, against an official rate of two hundred and eighty. That gap is the difference between a government paper and a real shop in a real village.

So please note this clearly, my friends: the LPG relief policy is a PLAN, not yet a final price. I will not promise you a number that the government has not announced. When the policy comes, I will explain it here in simple words. Until then, if a shopkeeper charges you far above the official rate, ask for the rate card. Ask politely, but ask. And keep your cylinder receipt. Small habits protect a family budget more than big speeches do.

What This Means for Your Daily Life

Petrol is not only about cars. When diesel goes up, the truck that brings sabzi, daal, atta and fruit to your city charges more. The shopkeeper pays more, and slowly, quietly, the price of everyday things creeps up. That is why a petrol price change is never only a petrol story. It is a kitchen story too.

For bike riders — and in Pakistan, the bike is the king of the road — Rs8 per litre less means a full tank of, say, 10 litres costs about Rs80 less. For a 70cc bike, which many of us use, a full tank is about 8 litres. That means about Rs53 less.

The government has also brought back some saving measures. Markets are to close by 9 pm, and fuel for official government vehicles has been cut by half for three months, as part of the conservation steps reported with this price change. You may feel the early market closure in your own evening shopping. In Lahore, the bazaars at night are a whole world — lights, chaat, families walking together. An early close changes that rhythm. I understand why the government is saving fuel. I only hope the saving reaches the common people too, not only the official files.

There is also a relief scheme announced on September 13 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for motorcycles, auto-rickshaws, and vehicles up to 800cc, along with subsidised fuel programmes introduced earlier in April, as reported with the price announcement. If you ride a small bike or drive a rickshaw, ask at your pump or check the official announcement for your area. Do not pay an agent for “registration” in a scheme you have not verified. If it sounds too easy, check twice.

How to Save a Little Petrol — My Honest, Simple Tips

I am not a mechanic, my friends. I am just Maryam, and these are the small things my own family does. Take what helps you, leave the rest.

First, keep your bike’s tyres full of air. Soft tyres drink more petrol. It takes two minutes at the pump, and it is free. Second, do not race and brake, race and brake, in traffic. A steady speed saves fuel and saves your nerves. Third, combine your work. If you go to the market, buy everything in one trip instead of three small trips. In load-shedding evenings, when the fan is off and the house is warm, it is tempting to go out again and again just to feel air on your face. I understand. But your wallet understands the maths better.

Fourth, share rides when you can. My neighbour in Lahore drops her two children and my younger cousin to the same school on her way to work. One car, three children, one tank of petrol. That is not just saving. That is mohabbat, in action. And fifth — this one is my favourite — walk for the small jobs. The corner shop, the masjid, the neighbour’s house. Your legs are free, and your health will thank you. In Karachi, my friend walks to the corner dhaba for doodh patti instead of taking the bike. She says the walk is her “free gym.” I laughed. Then I tried it. She was right.

Take care, my dear friends. If you liked this article, or if petrol prices changed in your city in a different way, please tell me in the comments or through our Contact Us page. I read every message. Did the new price change your daily travel? Tell me, I am waiting to hear from you.