The federal government has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the second consecutive fortnight, even though international crude oil has slumped more than 20% over the past month. The new rates, effective from June 27, 2026 (Friday), hold petrol at Rs 299.81 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) at Rs 311.78 per litre.
Official OGRA Rates — Effective June 27, 2026
Why Are Petrol Prices Frozen When Crude Oil Is Falling?
This is not the first time Islamabad has held fuel rates steady despite a falling global market. In fact, since the historic Rs 74 cut on June 20, 2026, prices have been deliberately kept on hold. The pattern is well documented in our complete Pakistan petrol price history 2019–2026 record and the diesel price history tracker.
The decision also has a political dimension. With the federal budget for FY 2026-27 freshly passed and the petroleum levy structure under review, the government appears to be avoiding a price cut that would weaken its own revenue projections.
Brent Crude Has Crashed Below $73/bbl
International benchmarks painted a strikingly different picture this week. Brent crude fell to $72.95 per barrel on June 26, 2026, down 3.07% in a single day and more than 21% over the past month. WTI crude dropped to $68.66, briefly slipping below $70 for the first time since before the recent US-Iran flare-up.
Analysts blame the slump on three factors: weak global demand signals, increased OPEC+ supply, and easing geopolitical premiums after the US-Iran de-escalation that broke out earlier this year. Our earlier coverage of how the Iran conflict moved Pakistan’s petrol prices explains why these global swings matter so much locally.
City-Wise Rates — Where to Find Cheap Petrol Near You
Rates are federally notified, but local dealer margins and transport costs can push city prices slightly above or below the official OGRA figure. Here is the breakdown for the country’s biggest cities:
| City | Petrol MS 92 | Diesel HSD | Change vs. Last Fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs 299.81 | Rs 311.78 | Unchanged |
| Lahore | Rs 300.31 | Rs 312.28 | Unchanged |
| Islamabad | Rs 301.06 | Rs 313.03 | Unchanged |
| Faisalabad | Rs 300.56 | Rs 312.53 | Unchanged |
| Multan | Rs 300.81 | Rs 312.78 | Unchanged |
| Peshawar | Rs 301.31 | Rs 313.28 | Unchanged |
| Quetta | Rs 302.06 | Rs 314.03 | Unchanged |
For deeper city-by-city detail, check our dedicated pages for today’s petrol price in Karachi, today’s petrol price in Lahore, today’s petrol price in Islamabad, today’s petrol price in Faisalabad, today’s petrol price in Multan, today’s petrol price in Peshawar, and today’s petrol price in Quetta. Diesel pricing follows the same logic — see diesel price in Karachi, diesel price in Lahore, diesel price in Islamabad, diesel price in Faisalabad, diesel price in Multan, diesel price in Peshawar, and diesel price in Quetta for the full breakdown.
PSO, Shell, Total Parco & Attock — Are Premium Pumps Different?
The big three OMC brands — Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Shell, and Total Parco — sell at or very close to the official OGRA rate. Attock Petroleum typically trades 30–60 paisa higher in some cities due to its premium positioning. We track each brand in real time:
- PSO petrol price in Pakistan today
- Shell petrol price in Pakistan today
- Total Parco petrol price in Pakistan today
- Aramco petrol price in Pakistan today
The Bigger Picture — Petrol vs Diesel, LPG & Subsidy News
Diesel has been steadily catching up to petrol since 2024, primarily because of higher petroleum levies on HSD and the demand from the agriculture and transport sectors. The full breakdown is in our petrol vs diesel price comparison and levy gap explainer.
LPG cylinder rates are also frozen this fortnight — see today’s official OGRA LPG price per kg. The recently passed subsidy discontinuation for motorcyclists, farmers and transporters has already started showing up in transport fares across Punjab and Sindh, so watch out for that.
Petroleum Levy & Tax Breakdown
Of the Rs 299.81 you pay per litre of petrol, roughly Rs 60–70 goes to federal excise duty + petroleum levy, with the rest covering dealer margin, transport, and the actual import cost of refined product. Want to understand the math? Read our Pakistan petroleum levy history (2020–2026).
When Is the Next Petrol Price Review?
Fuel prices in Pakistan are revised every fortnight, usually at midnight between Thursday and Friday. The next review is expected on Friday, July 11, 2026. Given that Brent crude has already fallen another 4% this week, there is a strong chance of a small downward revision then — unless the government chooses to keep the buffer intact through the budget review period.
What Should Consumers Do Right Now?
- Top up before any unexpected hike — but only if you have a real near-term need. There is no concrete signal of an imminent increase.
- Use our fuel cost calculator to see how the Rs 299.81 rate affects your monthly fuel budget: Pakistan fuel cost calculator.
- Compare against last month’s record via today’s petrol price in Pakistan June 2026 and OGRA May 2026 fuel prices.
- If you are a high-mileage driver (rickshaw, ride-hailing, logistics), the diesel stability is the bigger story — HSD has been locked at Rs 311.78 for two fortnights now.
Final Word
The June 27, 2026 price freeze is a rare piece of good news for Pakistani consumers, but it is also a calculated government move. As long as global crude stays weak, expect rates to either stay flat or see modest relief at the next review. We will update this page the moment OGRA issues the next notification.
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