How does OGRA calculate Pakistan petrol prices?

OGRA uses a cost-plus formula. The base is the Import Parity Price (IPP), linked to international Arab Gulf Gasoline (92 RON) benchmarks from S&P Platts, converted to PKR at the prevailing exchange rate. Regulated fixed components — Petroleum Development Levy (PDL), IFEM freight, OMC & Dealer margins — are then added on top.

When does the government announce fuel price revisions in Pakistan?

Following the deregulation and transition to daily active pricing, revisions are monitored continuously based on a moving average of international Platts benchmarks. Official notifications take effect at 12:01 AM midnight across all fuel stations nationwide.

Why is petrol price the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and remote areas?

Pump prices are unified across Pakistan due to the Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM). A regulated freight margin is pooled from every litre sold nationwide, which subsidizes long-distance pipeline and road tanker transport to remote northern and Balochistan depots, ensuring consumers in Peshawar or Quetta do not pay Rs. 40/L extra.

Can I mix Super Petrol (92 RON) and High Octane (97 RON) together?

Yes, mixing is completely safe and common practice. Mixing 50% Super 92 with 50% HOBC 97 produces an effective ~94.5 RON mixture. This provides sufficient anti-knock protection for modern turbocharged cars (such as Civic 1.5T, MG HS, or Haval) while saving money compared to full High Octane refills.

Does an ordinary car (Alto, Cultus, Corolla, Yaris) need High Octane?

No. Standard naturally aspirated vehicles with engine compression ratios below 10.5:1 are engineered specifically for 92 RON fuel. Filling High Octane in these engines produces zero extra horsepower or fuel economy benefit, as normal engines cannot advance ignition timing beyond factory specifications.

How to check if petrol pump fuel is adulterated or mixed with kerosene?

You can request a Filter Paper Test at any certified OMC station. Place a drop of petrol on filter paper; pure petrol evaporates within 2 minutes leaving no stain. If an oily ring or discolored residue remains, the fuel has been adulterated with kerosene or heavy solvents. Always refuel at Company-Operated (COCO) stations.

Why is GST currently 0% on petrol and diesel in Pakistan?

Under current economic agreements with international lenders, General Sales Tax (GST) on petroleum products is zero-rated to avoid double taxation, with the government relying instead on the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) as its primary revenue instrument.

What is the current Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) rate?

The PDL is fixed at Rs. 80.00 per litre on Super Petrol and Rs. 70.82 per litre on High-Speed Diesel (HSD), deposited directly into the federal consolidated fund.

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Petrol Price Today in Pakistan

Name: Petrol Price in Pakistan Today (Super 92 RON)
Brand: Pakistan State Oil (PSO)
Price: 390.79 PKR
Availability: InStock

Official retail price for Super Petrol (92 RON) is Rs. 390.79 per litre, and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) is Rs. 424.92 per litre. Revisions are aligned nationwide across all retail stations in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and all provinces.

Nationwide Unified RatesKarachi • Lahore • Islamabad • Rawalpindi • Faisalabad • Multan • Peshawar • Quetta

MOGAS 92 Prompt

$149.64

▲ +1.19%

Gasoil 10ppm Prompt

$156.13

▲ +0.40%

Brent Crude

$0.00

▼ 0.00%

USD / PKR Interbank

Rs. 0.00

SBP Session Active

⚖️Consumer Advisory: Petroleum Rates Steady & Range-Bound

STABLE BAND • REGULAR CYCLE

Domestic import parity and SBP interbank FX are closely tracking current pump prices with negligible variance. Maintain standard refueling schedule.

⚡Platts Crack SpreadsArab Gulf FOB

MOGAS 92 Crack:+$16.28 / bbl

Gasoil 10ppm Crack:+$41.89 / bbl

Refining margins cause domestic prices to diverge from raw Brent spot crude fluctuations.

🚚IFEM Equalization Pool14 Depot Hubs

Petrol Freight Pool:Rs. 8.28 / Ltr

Diesel Freight Pool:Rs. 9.65 / Ltr

Cross-subsidizes Keamari to Machike, Sihala & Tarujabba ensuring uniform nationwide retail rates.

Official Gazette Rates

Current Fuel Prices in Pakistan

Active Today

⛽

Super Petrol

Gasoline 92 RON

● Rs. 0.00 STABLE

Rs. 390.79/ Litre

Active at Pumps

Ex-RefineryRs. 281.49

PDL LevyRs. 70.32

Freight (IFEM)Rs. 8.28

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High Speed Diesel

HSD Euro-5

● Rs. 0.00 STABLE

Rs. 424.92/ Litre

Active at Pumps

Ex-RefineryRs. 312.04

PDL LevyRs. 58.37

Freight (IFEM)Rs. 9.65

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High Octane (HOBC)

Rs. 392.99/ Ltr

97 RON Multi-Grade

🪔 Kerosene (SKO)Rs. 289.68

🛢️ Light DieselRs. 199.98

✈️ Aviation JP-1Rs. 296.63

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📊Official Regulatory Equation • S&P Global PlattsGazette Working Sheet

OGRA Petroleum Pricing Working Sheet (09-Oct-2026)

Exact mathematical breakdown of Import Parity Price (IPP), Deemed Duty, Incidentals & Fortnightly Delta.

Weighted SBP FX

Rs. 277.21 / USD

Density Standard

158.98 L / BBL

Platts Avg. (09-Oct-2026 Cycle)	Super Petrol (MS 92)	High Speed Diesel (HSD)	Statutory / Regulatory Rule
International Benchmark	Platts Arab Gulf Mogas 92	Dubai Crude + Singapore Cracks	Platts Arab Gulf 15-day rolling average
Premium / Differential (USD/BBL)	$16.12	($1.50)	PSO import tender premium / Aramco differential
Refinery Cracks & Freight (USD/BBL)	—	$49.89	Freight & Insurance ($8.00) + Cracks ($41.89)
C&F / Barrel (USD)	$149.64	$156.13	FOB Platts price + Landed freight
Exchange Rate (PKR / USD)	277.21	277.21	SBP Fortnightly weighted interbank rate
C&F / Barrel (PKR)	Rs. 41,481.70	Rs. 43,280.80	C&F (USD) × SBP Exchange Rate
C&F / Litre (PKR)	Rs. 260.92	Rs. 272.24	Landed cost per litre at Pakistani ports (÷ 158.98)
Incidentals (Port / LC / Wharfage)	Rs. 0.9400	Rs. 0.2000	Port handling, bank charges, demurrage allowance
Deemed Custom Duty	Rs. 24.940	Rs. 15.680	Deemed custom duty under National Petroleum Policy
Ex-Refinery Base Price (PKR)	Rs. 286.80	Rs. 288.12	C&F Litre + Incidentals + Custom Duty
Last Price Ex. Rate Adjustment	+Rs. 1.3300	—	True-up for FX variance realized in previous fortnight LC
Ocean Gain / Loss Allowance	(Rs. 0.0000)	—	Transit cargo evaporation and ullage credit
Net Ex-Refinery Price (PKR)	Rs. 288.13	Rs. 288.12	Calculated Import Parity Price (IPP) benchmark
Inland Freight (IFEM)	Rs. 8.28	Rs. 9.65	Countrywide freight equalization pool for uniform pump price
OMC Distribution Margin	Rs. 8.48	Rs. 8.48	Regulated marketing company supply chain markup (PSO, Shell, Total)
Dealer Margin (Pump Commission)	Rs. 9.91	Rs. 12.86	Petrol pump operator commission covering dispensing & electricity
Petroleum Development Levy (PDL)	Rs. 70.32	Rs. 58.37	Federal direct revenue levy fixed under Finance Act
Climate Finance Levy	Rs. 5.00	Rs. 5.00	Dedicated fund for climate resilience & flood rehabilitation
Sales Tax (GST %)	0.00% (Rs. 0.00)	0.00% (Rs. 0.00)	Zero-rated under current SRO notifications
Total Fixed Taxes & Margins (PKR)	Rs. 101.99	Rs. 94.36	Sum of IFEM + OMC + Dealer + PDL + Climate + GST
⛽Final Consumer Pump Price (PKR / Ltr)	Rs. 390.79	Rs. 424.92	Current official Gazette pump price active across Pakistan
Last Fortnight Ex-Ref. Price (Active Base with Total Fixed Taxes & Margins) Ex-Refinery + Fixed Levies & Margins (Rs. 101.99 / Rs. 94.36)	Rs. 390.08 (Ex-Ref Rs. 288.09 + Taxes Rs. 101.99)	Rs. 382.48 (Ex-Ref Rs. 288.12 + Taxes Rs. 94.36)	Previous cycle Gazette retail baseline combining base Ex-Refinery with all fixed statutory levies & margins
Estimated Change (Ex-Refinery Delta)	Rs. 0.04	Rs. 0.00	Net Ex-Refinery minus Last F/N Ex-Refinery
🏁Consumer Pump Retail Change (with IFEM)	● Rs. 0.00 / Ltr STABLE	● Rs. 0.00 / Ltr STABLE	Includes IFEM freight equalization true-up (+0.05 MS, +0.78 HSD)
🔮Projected Next Consumer Pump Price (PKR / Ltr)	Rs. 390.83	Rs. 424.92	Expected official Gazette retail rate after applying fortnightly market delta

💡Why Raw Brent Crude Prices Differ from OGRA Fuel Changes

OGRA does not price domestic fuels directly on Brent spot crude ($74–$82/bbl). Pakistan imports refined Motor Gasoline (MOGAS 92) and Gasoil (HSD 10ppm), which carry refining margin crack spreads ($41.89/bbl) and long-term PSO tender premiums ($16.28/bbl). Even when crude softens, crack spreads can surge, resulting in pump price hikes.

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This working sheet is fully reactive. When the Government announces the new fortnightly rates and the portal administrator enters the new prices via the Admin Board, the active Ex-Refinery baseline automatically updates, resetting the predicted delta to 0.00 until the next international pricing cycle unfolds.

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Fuel Efficiency & Price Barometer

Side-by-side cost per 100 km, government tax load, and engine compatibility.

90% of Vehicles⛽

Super Petrol (92 RON)

Rs. 390.79/L

Cost / 100km:~Rs. 2791

Urban Mileage:12 – 18 km/L

Govt Levy (PDL):Rs. 75.32

Recommended:Alto, Cultus, Corolla, Yaris, CD70/CG125

Logistics & SUVs🚌

High Speed Diesel (HSD)

Rs. 424.92/L

Cost / 100km:~Rs. 3863

Urban Mileage:9 – 14 km/L

Govt Levy (PDL):Rs. 63.37

Recommended:Hilux, Fortuner, Trucks, Buses, Generators

Turbo & German🚀

High Octane (97 RON)

Rs. 392.99/L

Cost / 100km:~Rs. 3573

Urban Mileage:10 – 13 km/L

Govt Levy (PDL):Rs. 94.14

Recommended:Civic Turbo, MG HS, Haval, Audi, BMW

Domestic / Heating🪔

Kerosene Oil (SKO)

Rs. 289.68/L

Urban Mileage:N/A (Heating)

Govt Levy (PDL):Rs. 20.36

Recommended:Rural cooking, heaters, industrial lighting

Full Tank Cost Planner

How Much Does a Full Tank Cost in Pakistan?

Select your vehicle tank capacity to see total cost and expected revision difference.

Current Tank Refill Cost

Rs. 13677.65

35L @ Rs.390.79/L

Post-Revision Tank Cost

Rs. 13679.05

35L @ Rs.390.83/L

Projected Hike on Refill

+Rs. 1.40

Hike per fill

Energy Economics

Alternative Crude Source Impact

Simulated retail fuel savings if Pakistan utilizes Russian Urals or Iranian Light crude contracts.

LIVE CRUDE SPREADS

Official Base

Global Standard

$0.00/bbl

Brent Crude Benchmark

Super Petrol

Rs. 0.04

▲ +0.04/L

HSD Diesel

Rs. 0.00

▲ +0.00/L

🚦 Commute IntelligencePersonalized

Vehicle Fuel Cost & Mileage Calculator

Estimate your daily and monthly fuel budget with instant projection on the upcoming price revision.

Active Fuel:Super Petrol

1. Select Your Vehicle Type

Preset models: Suzuki Alto, Cultus, WagonR, Daihatsu Mira (Estimated average: 18 km/litre in urban driving).

2. Daily Round-Trip Commute35 km / day

Short (5 km)City Average (35 km)Long Commute (150 km)

3. Monthly Travel Frequency

Daily Fuel Expense

Rs. 759.87

1.94 litres / day

Monthly Fuel Budget

Rs. 19756.61

50.6 litres / month (26 days)

Post-Revision Forecast

Rs. 2.02

At predicted Rs. 0.04/L

Projected Savings

Rs. -19754.58

Savings on next fuel cycle

Government & Supply Chain Anatomy

Where Every Rs. 100 Spent on Fuel Goes

Exact percentage breakdown of the official OGRA notification formula.

Total Retail Price: Rs. 390.79100% Share Breakdown

Ex-Refinery (Base IPP)72.0%

Rs. 281.49 / Litre

Import parity crude cost & refinery processing margin

Petroleum Levy (PDL)18.0%

Rs. 70.32 / Litre

Government direct revenue levy fixed under federal budget

Climate Finance Levy1.3%

Rs. 5.00 / Litre

Dedicated fund for flood rehabilitation and climate resilience

Dealer Pump Margin2.5%

Rs. 9.91 / Litre

Petrol pump operator commission, dispensing costs & power

OMC Distribution Margin2.2%

Rs. 8.48 / Litre

PSO, Shell, Total supply chain, depots and logistics markup

Inland Freight (IFEM)2.1%

Rs. 8.28 / Litre

Equalization pool subsidizing nationwide uniform transport

Tax Incentive Status

General Sales Tax (GST) is currently set at 0% (Zero-Rated) by the Ministry of Finance to prevent compound taxation.

Govt Total Revenue Share: Rs. 75.32/L

⛽ Premium FuelsDeregulated

High Octane (HOBC 97) Rates by OMC

Daily company-notified prices for 97 RON fuels across major oil marketing companies.

Live Revision Tracking

PSOActive Euro-5

Altron X (97 RON)

Rs. 392.99

48.5% Market Share

Shell / WafiActive Euro-5

V-Power (97 RON)

Rs. 392.99

14.2% Market Share

AttockActive Euro-5

XTRON (HOBC)

Rs. 391.99

10.8% Market Share

TotalActive Euro-5

Excellium (HOBC)

Rs. 388.00

11.5% Market Share

OGRA Archive

Price Revision History (Official Gazette Archive)

Official government gazette notifications tracking Super Petrol & Diesel price determinations. Row 1 reflects the current active pump rate.

10 Revisions Verified

Effective Date	Super Petrol (92 RON)	Petrol Delta	HSD Diesel	Diesel Delta
● CURRENT18 Sept 2026	Rs. 390.79	▼ -Rs.0.43	Rs. 424.92	▲ +Rs.3.47
17 Sept 2026	Rs. 391.22	▲ +Rs.15.40	Rs. 421.45	▲ +Rs.18.13
16 Sept 2026	Rs. 375.82	— Stable	Rs. 403.32	— Stable
12 Sept 2026	Rs. 375.82	▲ +Rs.5.02	Rs. 403.32	▲ +Rs.5.28
11 Sept 2026	Rs. 370.80	▲ +Rs.3.05	Rs. 398.04	▲ +Rs.5.37
10 Sept 2026	Rs. 367.75	▲ +Rs.3.40	Rs. 392.67	▲ +Rs.6.72
9 Sept 2026	Rs. 364.35	▲ +Rs.5.58	Rs. 385.95	▲ +Rs.4.18
8 Sept 2026	Rs. 358.77	▲ +Rs.42.62	Rs. 381.77	▲ +Rs.27.42
18 Jul 2026	Rs. 316.15	▲ +Rs.5.44	Rs. 354.35	▲ +Rs.31.05
10 Jul 2026	Rs. 310.71	—	Rs. 323.30	—

Super PetrolRs. 390.79

HSD DieselRs. 424.92

Depot Complex:Shikarpur Bulk Oil Reservoir

Supply Corridor:PAPCO Pipeline Tap-off Point & Central Sindh Reservoir

Major transit reservoir supplying upper Sindh and Balochistan

Note on Secondary Cartage in Remote Areas: While prices at all 26 prescribed primary depot boundaries are uniform, OGRA permits an authorized secondary freight adjustment (Rs. 0.85 to Rs. 3.20/L) at retail pumps located in remote mountainous or non-depot regions (e.g. Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Gwadar, Tharparkar, and remote tribal districts) to cover secondary tank lorry cartage.

Downstream Petroleum Infrastructure

Pakistan Refining Capacity & Domestic Supply Reality

Official operational data from the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC). Pakistan operates 5 crude oil refineries with an installed capacity of ~432,000 barrels per stream day.

Demand Split:30% Local • 70% Imported

Total Installed Capacity

432,000 BPD

~19.5 Million Metric Tons / Year

Annual National Demand

22.0 Million MT

Petrol & High Speed Diesel

Finished Product Imports

~70% Petrol

Imported via Port Qasim & Keamari

Mandatory Strategic Stock

20 Days Cover

National reserve required across OMCs

Refinery Name	Location	Design Capacity (BPD)	Capacity Share	Ownership & Status
Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) Euro-5 Petrol, Low-Sulphur HSD, Jet Fuel, LPG	Mid-Country, Qasba Gujrat, Kot Addu (Muzaffargarh, Punjab)	120,000 BPD	28.5%	GoP 60% • Emirate of Abu Dhabi (Mubadala) 40% Equipped with Diesel Hydrodesulfurization (DHDS) Euro-5 unit
Cnergyico PK Limited Motor Gasoline, HSD, Furnace Oil, Naphtha	Mouza Kund, Hub (Lasbela, Balochistan)	156,000 BPD	37.1%	Publicly Listed (Cnergyico Industries) Operates Pakistan’s only offshore Single Point Mooring (SPM) for VLCCs
National Refinery Limited (NRL) Lube Base Oils (LBO), Asphalt, HSD, Petrol	Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi (Sindh)	64,000 BPD	15.2%	Attock Oil Group (APL) Sole producer of Lube Base Oils & Industrial bitumen in Pakistan
Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) Euro-5 Mogas 92, HSD, Aviation Fuel (JP-1)	Korangi Coastal Area, Karachi (Sindh)	50,000 BPD	11.9%	Subsidiary of Pakistan State Oil (PSO - 63.6%) Executing $1.7B Deep Conversion Refinery Upgrade (DCRUP) to 100k BPD
Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) Euro-5 Petrol, High Speed Diesel, Jet Fuels, Solvents	Morgah, Rawalpindi (Punjab)	42,000 BPD	7.3%	Attock Oil Company (UK Group) Processes 100% indigenous Potohar/KPK crude oils for northern defense

Regulatory Standards & Lab Standards

Euro-5 Fuel Specifications & Quality Parameters

In 2021, the Government of Pakistan mandated Euro-5 emissions standards for all imported motor gasoline (92 RON) and High-Speed Diesel. These specifications protect modern catalytic converters and cut harmful particulate emissions.

Euro-5 Mandated Since 2021

Testing Parameter	Super Petrol (Euro-5)	HSD Diesel (Euro-5)	Consumer Significance
Sulphur Content	Max 10 ppm (mg/kg)	Max 10 ppm (mg/kg)	Prevents catalytic converter poisoning & reduces toxic SOx acid emissions
Octane / Cetane Rating	RON Min 92.0 (HOBC: 97.0)	Cetane Index Min 48.0	Ensures spontaneous compression ignition in diesel and knock resistance in petrol
Density @ 15°C	0.730 – 0.775 kg/L	0.820 – 0.845 kg/L	Standard hydrometer test measured by pump inspectors for adulteration checks
Benzene Content	Max 1.0% by volume	N/A	Strict carcinogen limit required by Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
Flash Point (Pensky-Martens)	< -40°C (Extremely Volatile)	Min 55.0°C	Safety parameter preventing fire hazard during road bowser transportation
Metal Additives (Manganese/MMT)	Zero (Banned by OGRA)	Zero	Prohibited by OGRA since 2018 to stop spark plug fouling and sensor failures

🔬 Filter Paper Evaporation Test (Kerosene Check)

Take a drop of petrol and place it on a clean white filter paper. Genuine Euro-5 Super Petrol evaporates completely within 120 seconds without leaving any permanent stain. If a greasy ring or translucent yellowish residue remains, the fuel has been adulterated with cheaper kerosene or heavy industrial solvents.

⚖️ Hydrometer Density Check (OGRA Mandate)

By law, every authorized petrol pump in Pakistan is required to provide a calibrated hydrometer and thermometer on demand. Pure petrol must measure between 0.730 and 0.775 kg/L at 15°C. Any variation outside this ASTM window indicates adulteration or incorrect storage density.

Thermodynamic Physics of Petroleum

The Science of Summer Temperatures & Fuel Density

Liquid hydrocarbons expand as temperature climbs. In Pakistan’s intense summer heat (where ambient temperatures reach 40°C–48°C in Jacobabad, Multan, Lahore, and Sukkur), fuel volume expands while mass per litre drops.

OGRA Base Standard: 15°C (60°F)

Refill Volume (Litres)40 Litres

Current Ambient / Tank Dispense Temp (°C)38°C (Warm Weather)

15°C (Calibration Base)35°C (Average)50°C (Extreme Heat)

Why early morning refuelling gives more mileage: Hydrocarbon thermal expansion coefficient is approximately 0.00095 per °C. When you buy petrol at 40°C in the afternoon, you get the same volume (e.g. 40 litres on the meter) but fewer kilograms of actual energy mass than if you refuelled at dawn when fuel is cold and dense.

Volumetric Expansion

+2.14%

Meter measures 40.87 L

Energy Mass Deficit

-647 g

Mass loss compared to 15°C base

Recommended Refuel Window

Dawn (5:00 AM – 7:30 AM) or Night (>10 PM)

Save ~1.5% Mass

Retail Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)

OMC Market Share & Premium Fuels in Pakistan

Official Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) market share distribution across Pakistan’s leading licensed fuel retailers.

Total Retail Stations: ~10,000+ Nationwide

Pakistan State Oil (PSO)48.5% Share

Standard Brand: Altron

HOBC Brand: Altron X (97 RON)

Manages national strategic oil reserves; largest retail footprint

3,500+ StationsState Enterprise (Government of Pakistan)

Shell Pakistan / Wafi Energy14.2% Share

Standard Brand: Shell FuelSave

HOBC Brand: Shell V-Power (97 RON)

Dynaflex friction-reducing formulation and global lab standards

760+ StationsWafi Energy Holding (Saudi Arabia) / Shell

Total Parco Pakistan (TPPL)11.5% Share

Standard Brand: Total Super

HOBC Brand: Total Excellium (HOBC)

Cleantec additive pack protecting intake valves against carbon deposits

800+ StationsJoint Venture: TotalEnergies (France) & PARCO (Pakistan)

Gas & Oil Pakistan (GO) / Saudi Aramco11% Share

Standard Brand: GO Super

HOBC Brand: Super Max (97 RON)

Backed by Saudi Aramco downstream technical refining standards

1,200+ StationsSaudi Aramco (40% Equity Partner) & GO Group

Attock Petroleum Limited (APL)10.8% Share

Standard Brand: Premier 92

HOBC Brand: XTRON High Octane

Vertically integrated with domestic ARL refinery & Potohar oil fields

700+ StationsAttock Oil Group (Pharaon Group)

🏎️

Super 92 RON vs High Octane 97

Which fuel does your car engine actually require?

The Research Octane Number (RON) indicates fuel resistance to premature detonation (engine knocking). It measures anti-knock stability under compression, not raw horsepower or fuel purity.

✓ Standard 92 RON (Super Petrol):

Recommended for 90% of passenger vehicles in Pakistan (Suzuki Alto, Cultus, WagonR, Toyota Corolla 1.3/1.6, Yaris, Honda City). These engines have compression ratios below 10.5:1 and gain zero performance benefit from high octane.

🚀 High Octane 97 RON (HOBC):

Necessary for turbocharged and high-compression engines (Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo, Haval H6/Jolion, MG HS, Changan Oshan X7, Audi, BMW, Mercedes). Without 95+ octane, knock sensors retard ignition timing, causing sluggish response and higher fuel burn.

The 50:50 Blend Method: If your owner manual recommends 95 RON, blending 50% Super 92 and 50% HOBC 97 yields ~94.5 RON, protecting your turbo engine while saving Rs. 15-20/L compared to pure high-octane refills.

🚛

Why Fuel Prices Are Equal Nationwide

Understanding the Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM)

Whether you refuel in Karachi (at the refinery gate) or in Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, or Islamabad (over 1,300 km away), the retail price per litre at the pump remains strictly identical.

How the IFEM Equalization Works:

Central Freight Pool: Every litre sold nationwide pays an IFEM margin (currently ~Rs. 8.23 on Petrol, ~Rs. 9.65 on Diesel).
Equalization Across 26 Depots: Transporters moving fuel via the 786-km White Oil Pipeline (WOP) and highway tank bowsers are reimbursed from this centralized pool.
Consumer Equity: Without IFEM, fuel in Peshawar would cost ~Rs. 18.50/L more, and in Quetta ~Rs. 24.20/L extra due to long-haul freight, while Karachi would be significantly cheaper.

Supervised bi-weekly by the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to maintain industrial competitiveness across all provinces.

Practical Mileage Advice

8 Proven Tips to Cut Your Fuel Bill by 15–20%

Urban & Highway Guide

🛞Save 3–5%

Tire Pressure Optimization

Maintain 30–32 PSI weekly. Under-inflated tires increase rolling friction and fuel drag significantly in hot weather.

⚡Save 10–15%

Keep Engine Under 2,500 RPM

Accelerate gently and upshift before 2,500 RPM. Rapid signal accelerations consume up to 30% more petrol.

🛑Save 5–8%

Turn Off at Long Signals

Idling for >30 seconds consumes more fuel than restarting. Switch off at busy Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad traffic bottlenecks.

❄️Save 6–10%

Smart AC vs Windows Rule

Drive with windows down below 50 km/h in the city. On motorways (>80 km/h), close windows and use AC to prevent aerodynamic drag.

🌙Denser Fuel

Refuel at Dawn or Late Night

Underground fuel tanks stay colder at dawn. Petroleum density expands with heat; refuelling in cool temperatures gives slightly more mass per litre.

⛽Purity Check

Choose Company-Operated (COCO) Pumps

Refuel at company-operated PSO, Shell, and Total stations to protect fuel injectors against kerosene mixing and faulty meter calibration.

🧳Save 2% per 50kg

Remove Unnecessary Boot Weight

Heavy toolboxes and unnecessary luggage reduce city fuel economy noticeably, especially in stop-and-go urban routes.

🧹Restore 7%

Inspect Engine Air Filter

In Pakistan’s dusty conditions, choked air filters starve the engine of oxygen, resulting in a rich, fuel-heavy combustion mixture.

🇵🇰 اوگرا (OGRA) اور حکومت پاکستان کے سرکاری ریٹس

پاکستان میں پٹرول اور ڈیزل کی آج کی تازہ ترین قیمتیں

آخری اپڈیٹ: 09-Oct-2026 (اسلام آباد وقت)

سپر پٹرول (92 RON)

Rs. 390.79

روپے فی لیٹر

ہائی اسپیڈ ڈیزل (HSD)

Rs. 424.92

روپے فی لیٹر

ہائی اوکٹین (HOBC 97)

Rs. 392.99

روپے فی لیٹر

مٹی کا تیل (Kerosene)

Rs. 289.68

روپے فی لیٹر

حکومت پاکستان اور آئل اینڈ گیس ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی (اوگرا) کے جاری کردہ نوٹیفکیشن کے مطابق ملک بھر یعنی کراچی، لاہور، اسلام آباد، راولپنڈی، فیصل آباد، ملتان، پشاور، کوئٹہ اور تمام 26 بنیادی ڈپوز کی حدود میں پیٹرول پمپس پر یکساں ریٹس نافذ العمل ہیں۔

ان لینڈ فریٹ ایکویلائزیشن مارجن (IFEM) کے تحت دور دراز شہروں تک ترسیل کے اخراجات کو قومی پول کے ذریعے برابر کیا جاتا ہے تاکہ تمام شہریوں کو یکساں نرخوں پر ایندھن دستیاب ہو۔ عالمی مارکیٹ میں عرب گلف خام تیل اور روپے بمقابلہ ڈالر کی قدر کے حساب سے متوقع ردوبدل کا لائیو تخمینہ اوپری پینل میں ہر 10 منٹ بعد خودکار طریقے سے اپ ڈیٹ ہوتا ہے۔

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (OGRA Pricing Formula)

Why is High Octane (97 RON) more expensive?

HOBC fuels are deregulated. The government levies a higher Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) on luxury fuels, and oil marketing companies price it freely according to international import parity benchmarks.

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