Pakistan fuel prices today july 17 2025
Fuel prices in Pakistan have risen once again as of July 16, 2025. In this post, we break down the latest rates for petrol and diesel, explain why the prices went up, and provide a quick recap of the last month's fuel price history. Whether you're a commuter, business owner, or just trying to budget smarter — this update gives you the key facts in minutes
By Raja Awais Ali
7/17/20251 min read
Last Month’s Petroleum & Diesel Price History in Pakistan
(June 16 – July 17, 2025)
Over the past month, fuel prices in Pakistan have seen a noticeable increase, especially for diesel. Here’s a quick breakdown of the changes:
📌 Fuel Price Timeline
Date Petrol (Rs/L) High-Speed Diesel (Rs/L) Light Diesel Oil (Rs/L)
June 16 258.16 267.89 167.76 (unchanged)
July 1 266.79 (+8.63) 272.98 (+5.09) 167.76
July 16 272.15 (+5.36) 284.35 (+11.37) 167.76
📈 Observations
Petrol increased by Rs 13.99 over the month (from Rs 258.16 to Rs 272.15).
High-Speed Diesel (HSD) increased sharply by Rs 16.46 (from Rs 267.89 to Rs 284.35).
Light Diesel Oil (LDO) remained unchanged at Rs 167.76 throughout.
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🔍 Why Prices Increased
1. Global Crude Oil Prices: Slight rebound due to summer demand and geopolitical tensions.
2. PKR Depreciation: The Pakistani rupee weakened further, making imports costlier.
3. Transport Margin Adjustments: Inland Freight Equalization Margin (IFEM) was increased.
4. IMF Commitments: Government avoided cutting taxes or offering subsidies.
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📌 Summary
Diesel and petrol prices increased twice in the last month (July 1 & July 16).
Diesel saw a larger price jump, affecting transport and agriculture sectors more.