Fuel Prices Surge in Pakistan as Petrol and Diesel Cross 414 Rupee Mark
The Government of Pakistan has announced a significant hike in petrol and diesel prices effective May 9, 2026, alongside an increase in the Petroleum Development Levy.
Pakistan Inflation Hits Double Digits as Energy Crisis and Transport Costs Surge in April 2026
Consumer inflation in Pakistan surged to 11 percent in April 2026, driven by global energy supply shocks and rising transport costs, prompting a central bank rate hike.
Pakistan CPI Inflation Rises to 7.3 Percent in March 2026 as Energy Costs Climb
Pakistan’s CPI inflation hit 7.3% in March 2026, driven by a surge in transport and housing costs, while perishable food prices saw a notable decline.
PakBanker Brief: Fuel, Fiscality & the Electric Shift — Pakistan’s Rs458 Moment
Pakistan’s record fuel prices are exposing deep fiscal dependencies and accelerating a shift toward electric mobility. As petrol hits Rs458 per litre, the economics of transport, taxation, and energy are entering a critical transition phase.
Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Fall from January 16 as Fuel Cost Relief Looms
Pakistan is expected to see a reduction in petrol, diesel, kerosene and light diesel oil prices from January 16, 2026, easing transport, household and industrial cost pressures.