Petrol, diesel prices expected to rise again from September 16

ISLAMABAD:
In a setback for the already strained consumers, prices of petroleum products are projected to rise across the country in the second fortnight of September 2025.
According to industry estimates, the ex-refinery price of petrol is expected to increase by Rs1.54 per litre, moving from Rs159.18 to Rs160.72, marking a one percent rise. High-speed diesel, considered critical for the transport and agricultural sectors, is projected to see a steeper jump of Rs4.79 per litre, taking its price from Rs167.66 to Rs172.45, reflecting an increase of 2.9 percent.
The price of kerosene, widely used in rural households and certain industrial activities, is also expected to rise by Rs3.06 to Rs151.50 per litre, showing a 2.1 percent hike. Similarly, light diesel oil (LDO) is projected to move from Rs137.96 to Rs141.64 per litre, up by Rs3.68 or 2.7 percent.
These revisions are also reflected in ex-depot sale prices — the rates at which oil marketing companies sell to dealers. Petrol’s ex-depot price is expected to rise from Rs264.61 to Rs266.15 per litre, a 0.6 percent increase. High-speed diesel’s ex-depot price may jump by Rs4.79 to Rs274.78 per litre, an increase of 1.8 percent. Kerosene is expected to move up to Rs179.87 per litre after a Rs3.06 rise, while LDO may reach Rs163.44 following a Rs3.68 increase, marking a 2.3 percent surge.
Industry sources also clarified that these projections are based on existing ex-refinery calculations and do not factor in potential exchange rate fluctuations. Any further depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar could result in an even steeper hike, they cautioned.
The final decision on petroleum prices will be announced by the government after it reviews recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). If approved, the revised rates will come into effect from midnight on September 16.
The anticipated hike comes at a time when inflation has already eroded purchasing power, and repeated fuel price adjustments have compounded the financial struggles of millions of households. A sharp rise in diesel prices is expected to increase transportation costs, which could trigger a cascading effect on food and essential commodities, further straining family budgets.
If implemented, the revised prices would mark yet another round of increases in fuel costs, adding to the economic woes of citizens already struggling with record-high living expenses, sad sources.