Government Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices by A Small Amount for August 21, 2026

People in Pakistan saw yet another increase in the price of both diesel and petrol on August 21, 2026, in Pakistan. As per the latest government notification, the new price of petrol is Rs. 337.78 per litre after an increase of Rs. 0.27, while the new price of diesel is Rs. 364.70 per litre after an increase of Rs. 1.64. The new prices are now live across the country and will remain live until tonight, when the new prices will be announced for the weekend. Since the government does not revise prices on holidays, the newly announced prices will remain live throughout the weekend, until Monday night.

Yesterday saw a major decrease in the price of diesel. It was reduced by Rs. 32.63, decreasing its price from Rs. 395.69 to Rs. 363.06. Petrol price, on the other hand, was increased further by Rs. 2.91, making its price Rs. 337.51 from Rs. 334.54. This is the biggest decrease in the diesel price since the government shifted to daily revisions. Diesel has yet to cross the infamous mark of Rs. 400 per litre. It was fairly close to this number before the great decrease of August 20, 2026.

Global oil prices are currently trending higher, with Brent crude recently rising above $93 per barrel amid continued geopolitical tensions and concerns over Middle Eastern supply. Higher international crude and refined-fuel prices are adding pressure to fuel markets worldwide, including countries such as Pakistan that rely heavily on imported petroleum products.

Petrol and Diesel Price Revisions for this Week So Far:

• Government of Pakistan Kicks Off New Week with Increase in Both Petrol and Diesel Prices for August 18, 2026
• Government of Pakistan has Increased the Price of both Petrol and Diesel for August 19, 2026
• Petrol and Diesel Prices Revised Once Again in Pakistan for August 20, 2026
• Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased in Pakistan Yet Again for the Weekend Starting August 22, 2026