ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday cut the price of petrol by Rs4 per liter while leaving diesel prices unchanged, the energy ministry said, offering limited relief to consumers as fuel costs remain volatile.
The reduction marks the fourth cut in petrol prices in recent weeks, despite uncertainty in global energy markets linked to the US-Iran conflict and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that carries about a fifth of global oil flows.
Pakistan, which relies heavily on imported fuel, remains vulnerable to fluctuations in international oil prices and disruptions to maritime supply routes.
“The Government of Pakistan has revised the ex-depot prices of the petroleum products for the next week starting from 6th June 2026,” the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division said.
According to the notification, the price of petrol was reduced by Rs4 per liter to Rs377.78 ($1.35) whereas the price of high-speed diesel remained unchanged at Rs380.78 ($1.36) per liter.
Pakistan traditionally revises fuel prices fortnightly but has made more frequent adjustments in recent months amid volatility in global energy markets.
The country had earlier raised petrol and diesel prices following the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, citing concerns over energy supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Prices have since been adjusted several times and remain elevated despite recent cuts.
Fuel prices are closely watched in Pakistan as they feed directly into transport costs, electricity generation and inflation, influencing broader consumer prices.
