How is the petrol price set in Pakistan, who announces it and how often?
Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are worked out by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) under the federal government’s petroleum pricing mechanism and published on OGRA’s website; since 21 July 2026 OGRA has posted a dated price publication on most days of the week, so the price can now change almost daily.
| Period | How OGRA published petroleum prices |
|---|---|
| Until February 2026 | Notification twice a month, effective the 1st and the 16th |
| March to mid-July 2026 | Weekly notification |
| Since 21 July 2026 | Dated price publication on most days, plus a weekly notification |
OGRA’s own list of notifications shows how the schedule changed: until February 2026 petroleum prices were notified twice a month, effective the 1st and the 16th; from March 2026 the notifications came weekly; and from late July 2026 daily price publications were added alongside the weekly notification.
When a change is announced, the Petroleum Division’s statements attribute it to developments in the international market, including changes in Platts rates, premiums and incidental charges. OGRA publishes the Platts reference data on its website. Government levies and taxes are part of the final pump price.
Prices at a pump can differ a little by area; OGRA also publishes district and pump-wise oil prices. LPG is priced separately, by OGRA’s monthly notification.
Aaj ka Rate records every new petrol, high-speed diesel, kerosene and light diesel oil price with the date it took effect. The current price is on the petrol price page, not here, because it can change on any day.
Check the official petrol price yourself
- Open ogra.org.pk and go to Prices, then Price publications.
- Open the entry with the latest “effective dated” date. It lists the price of each product.
- Compare it with the petrol price page on Aaj ka Rate, which shows the same effective date next to each price.
Questions
Who announces the new petrol price in Pakistan?
OGRA publishes the price on ogra.org.pk under the federal government’s pricing mechanism. The Petroleum Division often announces changes in a press release, which the state news agency APP carries.
How often does the petrol price change?
Since 21 July 2026 OGRA has posted a dated price publication on most days, so the price can change almost daily. From March 2026 it was notified weekly, and before that twice a month, on the 1st and the 16th.
Why is the price at my pump slightly different?
The notified price is the reference; OGRA also publishes district and pump-wise prices, and small local differences can apply.
Is Aaj ka Rate an official source?
No. Aaj ka Rate is an independent site made by DanixSoft and is not affiliated with OGRA or the government. It copies each price from the official publication with its effective date; check ogra.org.pk for the official figure.
Sources
- OGRA, Price publications (daily, since 21 July 2026)
- OGRA, Notified petroleum products prices (full list of notifications)
- OGRA, Platts data
- OGRA, District and pump-wise oil prices
- APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), Petroleum Division release on the price change effective 20 October 2026
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