ISLAMABAD – The federal government on Wednesday announced a reduction in petroleum prices for the next fortnight, bringing petrol down by Rs5.66 per litre in line with recent international market trends. According to a notification from the Finance Division, the new petrol price now stands at Rs263.02 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel […]
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Kerosene price hiked by Rs3.15 per litre after diesel surge
Kerosene oil has become more expensive in Pakistan following a recent hike in high-speed diesel prices. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced a Rs3.15 per litre increase in kerosene prices. The new rate is now Rs179.96 per litre, up from the previous Rs176.81. OGRA issued a formal notification confirming the price adjustment. According […]
Big drop in diesel price expected from August 16
Petroleum prices are set for major changes starting August 16, 2025. Optimus Capital Management, using OGRA data, predicts a significant diesel price cut. High-Speed Diesel (HSD) will drop by Rs12.91 per litre, lowering the ex-depot rate to Rs272.92 from Rs285.83. This drop comes after the ex-refinery price fell sharply from Rs183.57 to Rs170.66 per litre. […]
OGRA slashes LPG prices by Rs17.73/Kg
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a significant reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs17.73 per kilogram, offering some relief to households ahead of August. According to a notification issued by OGRA, the new per kilogram price of LPG is Rs215.37, down from the previous rate. As a […]
Pakistan’s oil refinery strain impacts jet fuel supply for defence
Pakistan’s oil refinery capacity is under pressure, disrupting the supply of critical jet fuel needed for defence operations. A report indicates that local refineries are struggling to meet their commitments for essential petroleum products. This situation has raised concerns among defence organizations about the availability of JP-8 fuel, vital for military installations. Sources from […]
OGRA seals dangerous LPG units near Lahore for unsafe practices
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has sealed two LPG manufacturing units near Lahore for serious safety violations. This decision followed joint safety inspections carried out in March 2025 by OGRA in coordination with the local administration. OGRA officials, along with district authorities, inspected three facilities: Elite Metal Tek (Pvt.) Ltd., Hi-Tek Manufacturing (Pvt.) […]
OGRA issues notification of an increase in LPG prices
OGRA has issued an official notification of an increase in LPG prices. The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has increased for the month of November, according to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). According to details, LPG rates are increased by Rs 2.96 per kg which takes the per kg price to Rs […]
Petroleum products’ price kept unchanged
The government on Saturday kept prices of petroleum products unchanged for next fortnight so that consumers are not burdened with price hike, Finance Ministry said in a statement issued here. “In the fortnightly review of petroleum products’ prices. Prime Minister has rejected the proposal of OGRA for increase in prices of petroleum products,” the statement […]
Prime Minister rejects OGRA’s proposal to increase POL product prices
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had rejected the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority’s proposal to hike prices of petroleum products in the country. In a statement, she said the people could not be punished for the worst incompetence and blatant mistakes of the Pakistan […]
OGRA, SBP discuss enhancement of oil industry’s credit limit
ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Chairman Masroor Khan on Tuesday called on State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Reza Baqir and discussed matters pertaining to enhancement of credit limit to the oil industry. OGRA’s Member (Oil) Zain-ul-Abideen Qureshi, the SBP Deputy Governor and his team were also present in the meeting, a […]