Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to increase significantly in the upcoming fortnightly review, with high-speed diesel (HSD) likely to become up to Rs40 per litre more expensive and petrol projected to rise by around Rs10 per litre. Read More: Petrol, diesel prices rise by Rs13 The anticipated increase is linked to higher international crude oil prices […]
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Pakistan has sufficient petroleum stocks: NCMC
Pakistan has sufficient petroleum reserves to meet domestic demand, the National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) said on Thursday. The council reviewed fuel availability and assured that supplies remain stable across the country. The announcement aims to address concerns over possible petroleum shortages. During the NCMC meeting, officials were briefed that petroleum stocks were adequate […]
Fuel supply to petrol pumps curtailed amid rising oil prices
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced fuel supplies to petrol pumps in Pakistan, citing rising international crude oil prices and operational challenges, raising concerns over fuel availability in several parts of the country. Read More: Petrol pumps threaten nationwide shutdown According to Chaudhry Nauman Majeed, President of the Petroleum Dealers Association Central Punjab, petrol pumps received […]
Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs1.97 per litre
The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs1.97 per litre, providing modest relief to consumers amid ongoing efforts to manage fuel pricing and fiscal reforms. Read More: Levy adjustment keeps fuel rate unchanged despite global price fall According to an official notification issued on Friday, the price of petrol has been lowered to […]
OGRA seals six LPG plants in crackdown on overcharging
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has intensified nationwide enforcement actions against those involved in selling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) above the notified price and engaging in profiteering. Taking notice of public complaints and reports published in various newspapers, OGRA, in coordination with the district administration, is conducting enforcement operations in cities across the […]
President Zardari signs OGRA Amendment Ordinance 2026
President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated the OGRA Amendment Ordinance 2026, introducing changes to key provisions of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Ordinance, 2002, as part of the federal government’s legislative measures for the energy sector. According to an official statement, the ordinance amends Sections 2 and 3 of the OGRA Ordinance, 2002. […]
OGRA raises LPG prices for June
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Monday increased the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for June 2026, raising the cost of an 11.8-kilogram domestic cylinder by Rs58.51. According to a notification issued by OGRA, the consumer price of LPG has been fixed at Rs308,763.89 per tonne for June, compared to Rs303,804.68 per tonne […]
LPG prices rise for June
Consumers across Pakistan will face higher cooking fuel costs this month after the country’s oil and gas regulator approved an increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for June. Read More: OGRA notifies 35% increase in LPG rates for April According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, the price of LPG […]
Report says petrol consumers pay Rs145 per litre in taxes
A new analysis based on official government data has revealed that Pakistani consumers are paying nearly Rs145 per litre in taxes and levies on petrol prices. According to a report by Dubai-based consultancy Mountain Ventures, which reviewed figures from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority and Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy, petrol buyers are currently paying […]
Ogra, PSO face criticism over weak monitoring in the petroleum sector
Authorities in Pakistan have raised serious concerns over the slow pace of digital integration and monitoring in the petroleum sector, with Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) coming under criticism during a high-level meeting in Islamabad. Read More: Ogra, PSO come under fire for lethargic monitoring of oil stocks The cabinet committee, formed by Prime Minister […]