The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority issued the fuel price notification effective 16 May 2026. Petrol has been reduced by Rs. 5.00 per litre and High-Speed Diesel by Rs. 5.00 per litre. Kerosene Oil and Light Diesel Oil carry forward their previous rates without change. Hi-Octane Euro 5 also remains unchanged at approximately Rs. 680 per litre.
This page gives you the full OGRA fuel price breakdown for 16 May 2026, including a rate comparison with the previous 9 May revision, bar charts, per-fuel analysis, real cost impact, and historical context going back to 2020.
OGRA Fuel Price Table — 16 May 2026
| Fuel Type | Previous Rate (9 May) | Rate from 16 May | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol — Motor Spirit (MS 92) | Rs. 414.78 / L | Rs. 409.78 / L | ▼ Rs. 5.00 |
| High-Speed Diesel (HSD) | Rs. 414.58 / L | Rs. 409.58 / L | ▼ Rs. 5.00 |
| Kerosene Oil (SKO) | Rs. 450.15 / L | Rs. 450.15 / L | No Change |
| Light Diesel Oil (LDO) | Rs. 369.72 / L | Rs. 369.72 / L | No Change |
| Hi-Octane Euro 5 (RON 95-97) | ~Rs. 680 / L | ~Rs. 680 / L | No Change |
Source: OGRA official notification and Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Division. Effective date: 16 May 2026. Hi-Octane rates are approximate market prices and vary by retailer.
Current Rates at a Glance (Rs. per Litre)
The bars below compare all five fuel types against a baseline of Rs. 680/L, the highest-priced grade in the current OGRA notification.
How Much Did Each Fuel Change? (Rs. per Litre)
Petrol and diesel each fell by Rs. 5.00 in this revision. Kerosene, LDO, and Hi-Octane held firm.
Per Fuel Analysis
Petrol (Motor Spirit MS 92) — Rs. 409.78 per Litre
Petrol is the fuel used by the vast majority of private cars and motorcycles in Pakistan. At Rs. 409.78 per litre, the 16 May 2026 OGRA fuel price for petrol drops below Rs. 410 — a modest but welcome reduction after weeks of increases. A rider filling a 10-litre motorcycle tank now pays Rs. 4,098 per fill, saving Rs. 50 compared to the 9 May rate.
For a full daily log and city-level rates, visit the Petrol Price in Pakistan Today page.
High-Speed Diesel (HSD) — Rs. 409.58 per Litre
The Rs. 5.00 reduction in diesel provides some relief to the transport and logistics sector. HSD is what moves goods across Pakistan — trucks carrying wheat, vegetables, construction materials, and consumer goods all run on HSD. When diesel falls, there is potential for freight cost reductions that can ease goods prices downstream.
Diesel at Rs. 409.58 remains almost at parity with petrol. See the Diesel Price in Pakistan page for full rate history.
Kerosene Oil (SKO) — Rs. 450.15 per Litre (No Change)
Kerosene is used primarily by lower-income households in rural and peri-urban areas for cooking and lighting. OGRA has held the kerosene rate at Rs. 450.15 per litre in this revision — unchanged for the second consecutive notification.
Light Diesel Oil (LDO) — Rs. 369.72 per Litre (No Change)
Light Diesel Oil is used in smaller industrial boilers and agricultural water pumps. At Rs. 369.72 per litre, it remains the lowest-priced liquid fuel in the OGRA notification and is unchanged for the second consecutive revision.
Hi-Octane Euro 5 (RON 95-97) — Approximately Rs. 680 per Litre
Hi-Octane Euro 5 is a premium-grade fuel designed for turbocharged and high-compression engines. The approximate market rate remains Rs. 680 per litre in the 16 May notification, unchanged from 9 May. For dedicated Hi-Octane rate tracking, visit the High Octane Petrol Price in Pakistan page.
What the 16 May 2026 OGRA Fuel Price Means for Your Wallet
To calculate your exact monthly fuel cost based on your vehicle, distance, and mileage, use the Pakistan Fuel Cost Calculator.
OGRA Petrol Price History — 2020 to 16 May 2026
The table below uses official OGRA notification data from the Pakistan Petrol Price History page to show how the 16 May 2026 rate compares to key reference points over the past six years.
| Period / Date | Petrol Rate (Rs./L) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| June 2020 | Rs. 74.52 | Multi-decade low — COVID-19 demand collapse |
| May 26, 2022 | Rs. 179.86 | Subsidy removed overnight by incoming government |
| June 2022 | Rs. 233.89 | First time petrol crossed Rs. 200 |
| September 2023 | Rs. 323.38 | All-time high at that point — PKR collapse year |
| April 3, 2026 | Rs. 458.41 | Historic single-day high — largest ever OGRA spike |
| April 25, 2026 | Rs. 393.35 | Fortnightly OGRA revision |
| 1 May 2026 | Rs. 399.86 | OGRA revision |
| 9 May 2026 | Rs. 414.78 | Previous OGRA revision — up Rs. 14.92 |
| 16 May 2026 | Rs. 409.78 | Current OGRA fuel price — down Rs. 5.00 |
From Rs. 74.52 in June 2020 to a peak of Rs. 458.41 in April 2026, petrol in Pakistan has seen extraordinary volatility. The current OGRA fuel price of Rs. 409.78 remains well below that all-time high, with the latest revision providing modest consumer relief.
HSD Diesel Price History — Key Revisions
| Period | HSD Rate (Rs./L) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 (average) | ~Rs. 80–95 | Low crude era |
| June 2022 | Rs. 226 | Post-subsidy removal shock |
| September 2023 | Rs. 303.18 | Peak in PKR collapse period |
| April 3, 2026 | Rs. 520.35 | All-time high in Pakistan’s recorded history |
| 1 May 2026 | Rs. 399.58 | OGRA revision |
| 9 May 2026 | Rs. 414.58 | Previous OGRA revision — up Rs. 15.00 |
| 16 May 2026 | Rs. 409.58 | Current OGRA rate — down Rs. 5.00 |
What the Latest Fuel Price Reduction Means for the Economy
When OGRA reduces the diesel price, even modestly, the effect can ease pressure across the supply chain. Transport operators benefit from lower operating costs, which may gradually translate to reduced freight charges and more stable goods prices. Farmers using diesel for tubewells and machinery during the current cropping season will also see some relief.
The Rs. 5.00/litre reduction in petrol provides direct relief to the millions of motorcycle and car users across Pakistan. While modest in absolute terms, it reverses part of the Rs. 14.92 increase imposed just one week earlier on 9 May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The official OGRA fuel price for petrol (MS 92) effective 16 May 2026 is Rs. 409.78 per litre. This is a reduction of Rs. 5.00 from the previous rate of Rs. 414.78 set on 9 May 2026.
High-Speed Diesel is priced at Rs. 409.58 per litre from 16 May 2026. The previous rate was Rs. 414.58, making this a Rs. 5.00 per litre reduction.
No. Kerosene Oil (SKO) remains at Rs. 450.15 per litre and Light Diesel Oil (LDO) stays at Rs. 369.72 per litre. Both are unchanged in the 16 May OGRA notification.
Petrol price went down by Rs. 5.00 per litre on 16 May 2026 — from Rs. 414.78 to Rs. 409.78. This is the first reduction after two consecutive increases in early May.
OGRA reviews and announces petroleum product prices twice a month, on the 1st and 15th. The revision is based on international crude oil benchmarks and the USD/PKR exchange rate during the pricing window.
The reduction reflects a modest easing in international crude oil prices during the latest pricing window. The government has passed on a portion of the international price relief to consumers.
Hi-Octane Euro 5 (RON 95-97) remains approximately Rs. 680 per litre in the 16 May 2026 notification, unchanged from the 9 May revision. This grade is not part of the standard OGRA fortnightly notification.
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