Petrol relief likely if Oil prices stay firm, says Petroleum Minister
- 09-Aug-2026
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has stated that if international oil prices remain steady over the next two days, the public will receive good news regarding fuel prices, ARY News reported. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, the minister noted that Pakistan imports 90 percent of its energy requirements. He acknowledged […]
Wheel-jam strike announced for August 10
- 08-Aug-2026
KARACHI: The Goods Transport Ittehad has announced a peaceful nationwide wheel-jam strike starting Monday, August 10, after 12:00 PM, ARY News reported. All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad (APGTI) President Malik Shahzad Awan stated that the Sindh and federal governments are not at all serious about resolving their issues, adding that new goods loading will be […]
Petrol price in Pakistan for August 08, 2026
- 08-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD, August 7, 2026: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the petrol price and diesel rate for one day, according to a notification issued on Friday. According to the notification, the petrol price has been reduced by Rs2.20 per litre, bringing the new petrol price to Rs327.62 per litre. The diesel price […]
Petrol dealers warn of nationwide strike as talks deadline expires
- 07-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD, August 7, 2026: The petrol dealers’ 15-day deadline given to the Petroleum Ministry to address their demands has expired, raising concerns over a possible shutdown of petrol pumps across the country. The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has called an emergency meeting on Monday to decide the next course of action. According to sources, […]
Landed cost of Petrol is Rs 200, public bears Rs 140 in taxes: Miftah Ismail
- 07-Aug-2026
KARACHI: Awam Pakistan Party Secretary-General and former finance minister Miftah Ismail stated that the landed cost of petrol at the port is Rs 200, ARY News reported. Discussing petroleum prices and associated levies, Ismail noted that while petrol costs Rs 200 at the port, the public pays an additional Rs 140 in government taxes. This […]
Oil prices drop as investors weigh potential Hormuz deal between Iran, Gulf states
- 07-Aug-2026
LONDON: Oil prices edged lower on Friday as investors weighed signals that Gulf states and Iran were closing in on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary arrangement aimed at allowing for broader talks to bring the Iran war to a close. Brent crude futures were down 57 cents, or 0.7%, […]
Petrol price in Pakistan for August 7, 2026
- 06-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD, August 6, 2026: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the petrol price and diesel rate for one day, according to a notification issued on Thursday As per the notification, the petrol price has been reduced by Rs3.19 per litre, bringing the new petrol price to Rs329.82 per litre. The high-speed diesel […]
Petrol Price in Pakistan for August 6
- 06-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased petrol price by Rs 4.45 per litre for Thursday, August 6, ARY News reported, citing the Petroleum Division. As per the Petroleum Division notification, the new price of petrol rose to Rs 333.10 per litre following the increase of Rs 4.45. On the other hand, the price of high-speed diesel […]
Oil prices ease on Hormuz reopening hopes
- 06-Aug-2026
NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday on revived expectations of a de-escalation in Iran war hostilities that could restore shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and oil flows in the Middle East. However, losses were capped by a maritime embargo declared by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saudi ports and vessels, heightening risks […]
Petrol price in Pakistan for August 5, 2026
- 04-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD, August 4, 2026: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the petrol price and diesel rate for one day, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. According to an official notification, the petrol price has been reduced by Rs3.39 per litre, while the diesel rate has been cut by Rs4.07 per litre. […]