Pakistan may see changes in fuel prices in the upcoming review, with petrol likely to become more expensive while diesel prices are expected to remain mostly stable. Early estimates suggest that petrol prices could increase by around Rs. 4.75 per litre.
The expected rise in petrol prices is linked to higher international oil rates and increased refinery costs. These global factors have pushed import expenses up, which may be passed on to consumers in the next price adjustment.
On the other hand, high-speed diesel prices are expected to remain almost unchanged. The possible change is very small, around Rs. 0.20 per litre. This stability is mainly due to tax relief measures and reduced duties, which are helping to balance the impact of rising global prices.
Industry experts say that petrol users will feel the main effect of the upcoming revision, as most of the increase is expected to be applied to petrol only. Diesel users, however, may not see any major change unless there are last-minute adjustments in taxes or currency rates.
Officials also note that final prices can still change depending on government decisions before the official announcement. Factors such as exchange rate movements or new policy changes could influence the final fuel rates.
