Staff Report
ISLAMABAD – Consumers, already struggling under the weight of inflation and high utility bills, are expected to receive slight relief at the start of next month as petroleum product prices may fall by up to Rs3.13 per litre for the first half of September 2025.
According to industry projections, the largest cut is anticipated in high-speed diesel (HSD), which may decline by Rs3.13 per litre to Rs269.86 at the ex-depot level. Petrol (PMG) is likely to ease by Rs0.61 to Rs264.00 per litre. Kerosene and light diesel oil (LDO) could see reductions of Rs1.57 and Rs2.61 per litre, bringing their prices down to Rs176.70 and Rs159.55, respectively.
On the ex-refinery side, petrol may dip by Rs0.43, diesel by Rs2.87, kerosene by Rs1.57, and LDO by Rs2.61 per litre.
These estimates are based on current international oil prices, import premiums, and inland freight equalization margins (IFEM). Petrol premiums are calculated at $6.37 per barrel and diesel at $3.20 per barrel. However, exchange rate fluctuations have not yet been factored into the estimates, which could alter the final consumer prices.
The Ministry of Finance is expected to announce the revised prices on August 31, which will take effect from September 1 for a 15-day period.
