ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased dealers’ margins on petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs1.34 per litre, raising the amount from Rs8.64 to Rs9.98 per litre, according to an official notification issued on Friday.
The federal cabinet formally ratified the Economic Coordination Committee’s decision on the increase, while the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) was directed to implement the revised margin immediately.
Following the decision, the dealers’ margin will increase to Rs9.98 per litre from the previous Rs8.64. The increase in dealers’ margins will also be incorporated into retail fuel prices.
Separately, the Petroleum Division notified revised prices for petrol and diesel.
According to the notification, the price of petrol was increased by 27 paisas per litre, taking its new price to Rs337.78 per litre.
The price of high-speed diesel was increased by Rs1.64 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs364.70 per litre.
The revised petrol and diesel prices took effect on Aug 21, 2026, and were notified for one day under the government's current fuel-pricing mechanism.
The government has been determining new petroleum product prices on a daily basis under the revised pricing system.
The increase in dealers’ margins follows demands from the petroleum retail sector for a revision in margins amid rising operating and business costs.