According to a report by The News on Sunday, petroleum prices are expected to increase from September 16, 2025, for the next fortnight. This is driven by surging global oil markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Official estimates project that the price of petrol will rise by Rs1.54 per litre, pushing the new rate to Rs266.15 from the current Rs264.61, a 0.6% increase.
Key Price Projections:
- High-speed diesel (HSD): The price of HSD, a vital fuel for transport and agriculture, is projected to climb by Rs4.79 per litre, raising its price from Rs269.99 to Rs274.78, an increase of 1.8%.
- Kerosene: Kerosene is expected to become more expensive by Rs3.06 per litre, taking the new rate to Rs179.87.
- Light diesel oil (LDO): LDO, primarily used in industrial machinery, may rise by Rs3.68 per litre, reaching Rs163.44, a 2.3% hike.
Background: This expected increase follows a recent price adjustment on September 1, when the federal government cut the price of high-speed diesel by Rs3 per litre while keeping petrol rates unchanged for the fortnight.
The upward trend in domestic fuel prices mirrors developments in global markets, where crude oil prices have been driven higher by supply disruptions and diplomatic strains. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has flared up again after Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s Primorsk port—a major crude and product export hub on the Baltic Sea—disrupting flows and adding pressure to the markets.
