Already struggling under the weight of rising living costs, Pakistanis should brace for yet another financial blow as petroleum product prices are likely to increase from October 1, 2025, for the next fortnight. The ex-refinery price of petrol is expected to rise by Rs1.97 per liter, from Rs160.93 to Rs162.90 while high-speed diesel (HSD) is expected to increase by Rs2.48 per liter, climbing from Rs272.65 to Rs275.13, representing a 1.4% jump. Kerosene oil is set to face the steepest increase, with its price projected to rise by Rs4.66 per liter, from Rs151.62 to Rs156.27, a 3.1% surge. Light diesel oil (LDO) will also edge up by Rs1.76 per liter, moving from Rs141.63 to Rs143.39, a 1.2% rise. This shift in refinery rates will directly push up ex-depot prices, which represent retail costs for consumers. Petrol’s ex-depot price is likely to move from Rs264.61 to Rs266.58, a Rs1.97 per liter. Diesel will increase by Rs2.48 per liter, from Rs272.77 to Rs275.25, marking a 0.9% hike. Kerosene oil’s ex-depot price will jump by Rs4.65 per liter, from Rs179.96 to Rs184.61, a 2.6% rise. Light diesel oil is expected to climb from Rs163.42 to Rs165.18, an increase of Rs1.76 per liter or 1.1%. The hike in diesel prices is likely to have a ripple effect across the economy, as diesel is extensively used in freight and public transport. This will push up transportation costs, which will ultimately be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices for essential goods, including vegetables, grains, and other daily necessities.
Fuel cost set to rise in the coming days
