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Updated August 31, 2026

Petrol price in Pakistan — PKR 342.79/litre (August 2026)

Pakistan's petrol price hit PKR 342.79/litre on August 31, 2026 — a 243% increase from PKR 100/litre in 2020. Pakistan now uses a daily price mechanism. A 70cc bike commuter spends PKR 4,457/month in fuel. An e-bike covers the same distance for PKR 364–598/month.

PKR 342.79

Petrol price

August 31, 2026 — per litre

PKR 4,457

Monthly fuel cost

70cc bike, 20 km/day, 26 days

PKR 598

E-bike monthly cost

same distance, same days

PKR 3,859

Monthly saving

e-bike vs 70cc petrol bike

Daily Prices — August 2026

Pakistan petrol price history — August 2026

DatePrice (PKR/litre)ChangeNote
August 1, 2026PKR 333.01+0.00
August 7, 2026PKR 329.82−3.19Largest single-day drop in August
August 14, 2026PKR 325.43−4.39Monthly low
August 20, 2026PKR 337.78+12.35Sharp mid-month rise
August 21, 2026PKR 337.78+0.27
August 22, 2026PKR 341.59+3.81
August 31, 2026PKR 342.79+1.20Monthly high — September base rate

Sources: ARY News, Daily Pakistan, OGRA notifications. August 2026 used the daily (7-day rolling average) pricing mechanism.

6-Year Context

How Pakistan petrol prices have risen — 2020 to 2026

YearPrice (PKR/L)Year-on-year change
2020PKR 100.10—
2021PKR 118.09+18%
2022 (May)PKR 209.86+78%
2022 (June)PKR 248.74+19%
2023PKR 282.39+14%
2024PKR 307.14+9%
2025PKR 320.55+4%
Aug 2026PKR 342.79+7%
243% increase in 6 years. A commuter spending PKR 1,000/month in fuel in 2020 now spends PKR 3,430/month for the same distance.

What It Means for You

What PKR 342.79/litre costs vs an e-bike — by commute distance

Daily commutePetrol monthly (70cc)E-bike monthlyMonthly saving
10 km/dayPKR 2,228PKR 299PKR 1,929
20 km/dayPKR 4,457PKR 598PKR 3,859
30 km/dayPKR 6,685PKR 897PKR 5,788
40 km/dayPKR 8,914PKR 1,196PKR 7,718
50 km/dayPKR 11,142PKR 1,495PKR 9,647

Petrol: PKR 342.79/L, 70cc at 40 km/L, 26 riding days/month. E-bike: 48V 1.25 kWh, PKR 48/kWh all-in, 65 km real-world range.

The Daily Mechanism

How Pakistan's daily petrol pricing works

1

International benchmark

OGRA tracks the 7-day rolling average of Platt's Arab Light crude and MOGAS 92 Rotterdam for petrol. These update each trading day.

2

Exchange rate

The PKR/USD rate is applied to convert international prices to rupees. A weaker rupee directly raises the domestic petrol price even if global crude stays flat.

3

Fixed margins

OGRA transport margin (PKR 6.06/L), dealer commission (PKR 7.54/L), and petroleum levy (up to PKR 78/L) are added — these are government-set and do not change daily.

4

Daily notification

OGRA publishes the revised ex-refinery price daily. Petrol pumps update their pump prices accordingly. Prices can move both up and down within a single week.

5

Consumer impact

Unlike the previous fortnightly system, prices can change any day of the week. Consumers filling tanks on a falling price day benefit; filling before a price hike day costs more.

Common Questions

Pakistan petrol price FAQs

How is Pakistan's petrol price decided now?

Pakistan switched from a fortnightly price revision to a daily pricing mechanism in 2026. The price is based on a 7-day rolling average of international crude oil prices (Platt's Arab Light, MOGAS 92 Rotterdam benchmark) combined with the PKR/USD exchange rate, OGRA transport margin, dealer commission, and petroleum levy. The price is updated daily — you can see the current rate at ogra.org.pk or via OGRA's official notifications.

What was the petrol price in Pakistan in August 2026?

Pakistan's petrol price in August 2026 ranged from PKR 325.43/litre (lowest, mid-August) to PKR 342.79/litre (highest, August 31). The August 31 rate of PKR 342.79/litre is the basis for September 2026 cost comparisons. The daily mechanism means prices changed almost every day throughout August as global oil markets moved.

How much does a 20 km daily commute cost in petrol vs e-bike?

At PKR 342.79/litre: a 70cc petrol bike (40 km/L efficiency) costs PKR 171.40 for 20 km — PKR 4,457/month for 26 riding days. An e-bike covers the same 20 km for approximately PKR 14–23 in electricity (48V, 1.25 kWh battery, PKR 35–50/kWh). Monthly e-bike cost: PKR 364–598. The monthly saving: PKR 3,800–4,100 in fuel costs alone, or PKR 45,000–50,000 per year.

Will petrol prices keep rising in Pakistan?

Pakistan's petrol price is linked to global crude oil markets and the PKR/USD exchange rate — both of which are outside government control. The trend since 2020 (PKR 100/L → PKR 342.79/L by August 2026) shows a 243% increase in 6 years. While short-term price drops are possible (global oil dips), the structural trend driven by a weakening rupee and import dependency makes sustained high petrol prices the more likely long-term scenario.

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