Islamabad: 1st November, 2025PRESS RELEASE The Government has revised the prices of the petroleum products following input from the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the relevant Ministries. The new prices for the next fortnight starting from 1st November 2025 are as follows: (Rs. / liter) Products Existing Prices w.e.f. 16.10.2025 New Prices w.e.f. 01.11.2025 Increase/Decrease MS (Petrol) 263.02 265.45 +2.43 High Speed Diesel (HSD) 275.42 278.44 +3.02
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