Petrol in Pakistan cost Rs 81.53 a litre on 1 January 2018. In October 2026 it costs around Rs 382, nearly five times as much. This page tracks how the price moved year by year, the record high, the lowest point, and what each change meant for a family’s monthly fuel bill.
Last updated: October 2026. Prices are from the Pakistan petrol price history log, which records each OGRA notification.
Petrol price in Pakistan by year
| Date | Petrol price (Rs per litre) | Change from a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2018 | 81.53 | |
| 1 Jan 2019 | 90.97 | +11.6% |
| 1 Jan 2020 | 116.60 | +28.2% |
| 1 Jan 2021 | 106.00 | down 9.1% |
| 1 Jan 2022 | 144.82 | +36.6% |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 214.80 | +48.3% |
| 1 Jan 2024 | 267.34 | +24.5% |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 252.66 | down 5.5% |
| 1 Jan 2026 | 253.17 | +0.2% |
| 21 Oct 2026 | 382.02 | +50.9% since January |
Highest and lowest petrol prices
- Record high: Rs 458.41 a litre on 3 April 2026, when world oil prices jumped during the Middle East conflict. The price came down within days.
- Lowest: Rs 74.52 a litre on 1 June 2020, during the COVID lockdowns when world oil demand collapsed.
The gap between those two dates is Rs 383.89 a litre, a sixfold swing in under six years.
What this means for your monthly fuel bill
A small car like a Suzuki Alto driving 40 km a day in the city uses about 67 litres a month. A Honda CD 70 riding 30 km a day uses about 16 litres.
| Year (January price) | Alto, about 67 litres a month | CD 70, about 16 litres a month |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rs 5,438 | Rs 1,337 |
| 2020 | Rs 7,777 | Rs 1,912 |
| 2022 | Rs 9,659 | Rs 2,375 |
| 2024 | Rs 17,832 | Rs 4,384 |
| 2026 | Rs 16,886 | Rs 4,152 |
| October 2026 | Rs 25,481 | Rs 6,265 |
An Alto owner now spends about Rs 20,000 more every month on petrol than in 2018. Our true cost of owning a car guide adds insurance, tokens and maintenance on top.
Why petrol prices rose so much
- The rupee lost value. Pakistan imports almost all its oil and pays in dollars, so a weaker rupee raises the pump price even when world oil is steady.
- World oil prices. The 2022 Russia and Ukraine war and the 2026 Middle East conflict both pushed crude prices up sharply.
- Taxes and levies. The petroleum levy and, from 2025, a carbon levy of Rs 2.50 a litre are added to every litre (ProPakistani).
- A record import bill. Pakistan spent $16.86 billion on oil imports in the year to June 2026, $1.58 billion more than the IMF expected (ProPakistani).
Petrol against wages
In 2018 the minimum wage was Rs 15,000 a month, enough for about 184 litres of petrol. In 2026 the new minimum wage of Rs 40,700 buys about 107 litres at Rs 382. In other words, a minimum wage buys roughly 42% less petrol than it did in 2018 (minimum wage history; 2026 to 27 budget).
That is why so many families are moving from cars to motorcycles, and why motorcycle sales rose 27.4% in September 2026 while car sales fell.
How often does the petrol price change?
For years OGRA revised prices every 15 days. In October 2026 the price changed on several separate days within a single fortnight, with small rises and cuts (PakWheels). Check the rate bar at the top of our calculators for the latest figure.
Planning a car or bike on installments?
Add the fuel bill to the installment before you decide. Our car loan calculator and bike loan calculator show the full monthly cost, including petrol at today’s price.
You are welcome to use this data. Please credit and link: Source: LoanHissab, Petrol Price History in Pakistan.
This page is for information only and is not financial advice.
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