Event Brief
Govt raises petrol and HSD prices by Rs3.81, Rs3.59
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
Summary: The government raised petrol by Rs3.81 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.59. Petrol will retail at Rs341.59 per litre and HSD at Rs368.29 per litre. Taxes and duties remain Rs114 per litre for petrol and Rs100 per litre for diesel, with the new prices effective Aug 22 to 24.
WHO: Government
WHAT: Raised retail prices of petrol and high-speed diesel
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026
WHERE: Pakistan
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 20 Govt raises petrol and HSD prices from Aug 21
- Aug 18 Govt raises petrol and HSD prices for Aug 19
- Aug 17 Govt raises petrol and HSD prices
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