Diesel price drops by Rs12.84, petrol unchanged for fortnight
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Finance Ministry issues latest fortnightly price notification
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The federal government has announced fresh petroleum prices for the second half of August, lowering the cost of high-speed diesel while keeping petrol steady and raising kerosene oil rates.
According to the Ministry of Finance notification issued on Friday, diesel has been reduced by Rs12.84 per litre and kerosene oil increased by Rs7.19 per litre.
The new rates are in effect from 16 August to 31 August 2025.
How much will you pay?
High-speed diesel will now cost Rs272.99 per litre, down from Rs285.83.
Petrol remains unchanged at Rs264.61 per litre.
Kerosene oil’s revised price reflects a Rs7.19 hike, aligning with adjustments based on international oil market trends.
Light diesel price stands at Rs162.37 after a reduction of Rs8.20 per litre.
The updated prices came into force nationwide from midnight on 16 August, following the government’s routine fortnightly review of petroleum product rates, which considers fluctuations in global crude prices and currency exchange rates.
