ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has slashed the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 14 per litre while keeping the price of petrol unchanged, effective from December 16, 2025, according to the official notification.
The decision follows recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the relevant ministries.
Diesel price reduced
The Petroleum Division stated that the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been cut by Rs. 14 per litre, making it Rs 265.65 from Rs. 279.65.
However, the petrol will be available at Rs. 263.45. The revised rates will remain in force for fifteen days.
In the previous review, the government had reduced the petrol price by Rs. 2 per litre and HSD by Rs. 4.79 per litre from 1 December.
Decline linked to global oil prices
Officials said the latest reduction reflects lower global oil prices. Industry projections had earlier indicated a drop in ex-refinery and ex-depot rates across major petroleum products.
HSD is widely used in the transport and agriculture sectors. A reduction in its price is expected to ease cost pressures.
Kerosene oil remains an important fuel for cooking in northern areas where LPG supplies are limited.
The government currently charges Rs. 75.41 per litre as petroleum levy (PL) and Rs. 2.50 per litre as marine freight (CSL) on HSD.
Petrol carries a PL of Rs. 97.62 per litre along with Rs. 2.50 per litre CSL. There is no sales tax on any of these products.
