ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has reduced the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 12.84 per litre while maintaining the price of petrol, effective from August 16, 2025.
The revision follows a fortnightly review of international oil prices and input from relevant regulatory bodies, the Finance Division said in a notification issued on Friday night.
According to the notification, the new price of HSD has been set at Rs 272.99 per litre, down from Rs 285.83, whereas petrol will continue to sell at Rs 264.61 per litre.
Additionally, kerosene oil price has been lowered by Rs 7.19 per litre to Rs 178.27, and light diesel oil (LDO) price has been reduced by Rs 8.20 per litre to Rs 162.37.
The prices were revised on the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the concerned ministries.
In the previous review on August 1, the government had reduced the price of petrol by Rs 7.54 per litre while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 1.48 per litre.
Petrol, widely used by motorcycles, rickshaws, and private vehicles, has a direct impact on the daily expenses of lower- and middle-income households.
Meanwhile, HSD is crucial for Pakistan’s transport and agriculture sectors, powering heavy vehicles, buses, trains, and farm machinery such as tractors and tube wells.
The decision was taken following a review of prevailing international market trends and upon the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority and relevant ministries, a statement from the Finance Division said.
