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New petrol prices in Pakistan – What’s expected from June 6

Pakistan Observer · Jun 5, 2026, 5:43 AM

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

ISLAMABAD – The federal government is scheduled to issue the revised petrol prices in Pakistan tonight with new rates coming into effect from June 6, 2026. Reports suggested that petrol prices may drop in Pakistan while the high speed diesel rates are likely to jump due to recent fluctuations in international oil market. The Ministry of Finance will issue a notification of new petrol prices after having consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The government is likely to reduce the petrol price by Rs3-4 per litre while the diesel price may surge by Rs34 per litre in the weekly review. Current Petrol Prices in Pakistan Currently, petrol price in Pakistan stands at Rs381.78 per litre, while HSD is priced at Rs380.78 per litre as they saw a decline of Rs22 in previous review. Expected New Petrol Prices Tomorrow According to reports, the petrol price is projected to see a decline of Rs3-4, taking the new price to Rs378.81 per litre. On the other hand, the high speed diesel prices may witness a whooping increase of Rs34-35 per litre and its new rate is likely to jump to Rs415 per litre. Petrol Price Hits Rs500 in Balochsitan Petrol and diesel prices in Balochistan province of Pakistan have surged to Rs500 per litre due to worsening fuel shortage situation ahead of upcoming weekly review of fuel prices by the federal government. In Quetta, the shortage of petrol and diesel has forced multiple filling stations to shut down, while operational pumps are witnessing long queues of vehicles. The situation has created significant distress among citizens due to prolonged waiting times and fuel unavailability. The crisis has become more severe in interior regions, including Nushki, Kharan, and Loralai, where petrol prices have reportedly surged to Rs500 per litre.

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