Govt raises petrol and HSD prices from Aug 21

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The government raised petrol prices by Rs0.27 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.64. After the revision, petrol will retail at Rs337.78 per litre and HSD at Rs364.70 per litre. The new prices apply from August 21, with taxes and duties of Rs114 on petrol and Rs100 on diesel.

WHO: Government

WHAT: Raised retail prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD)

WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM ET

WHERE: Pakistan

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Govt raises petrol and HSD prices by Rs3.81, Rs3.59 · Aug 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
Govt raises petrol and HSD prices for Aug 19 · Aug 18, 2026 at 3:22 PM ET
Govt raises petrol and HSD prices · Aug 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET

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