ISLAMABAD – A slight relief for Pakistani consumers, as fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to come down in first half of June 2025. As people expected big relief on POLs, Petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) will become slightly cheaper, with no major cut expected.
Petrol prices may drop by Rs0.60 to Rs1.00 per litre, reducing current rate of Rs252.63 to between Rs251.63 and Rs. 251.03. High-Speed Diesel (HSD) could see a Rs0.28 to Rs0.50 per litre decrease, bringing it down from Rs254.64 to between Rs254.36 and Rs254.14.
Expected Prices for June 2025
Product Current Price Expected Cut Expected Price
Petrol 252.63 0.60 – 1.00 251.63 251.63
Diesel 254.64 0.28 – 0.50 254.36 – 254.14
As petrol, and diesel rates are expected to come down, Kerosene oil is expected to move up by Rs0.30 per litre, reaching Rs164.96, while Light Diesel Oil (LDO) may see a hike of Rs. 1.30 per litre.
Final prices are subject to approval from Ministry of Finance, and the new rates will be announced on May 31, 2025.
The modest cuts are being driven by dip in international oil prices. Brent crude is currently trading between $64.02 and $64.60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has slipped below $61 per barrel, marking 1.5pc decline. This decline follows reports that OPEC+ may soon boost global oil output, though the scale and timeline remain uncertain.
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While June may offer some relief, a major price surge is expected from July 2025 due to new fiscal policies. The government plans to increase the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) to more than Rs. 100 per litre, aligning with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility.
As part of this strategy, a new Rs5 per litre carbon levy on both petrol and diesel is also being proposed to address environmental concerns.
As of May 2025, Pakistani government levies Rs. 78.2 per litre on petrol and Rs. 77.1 per litre on diesel. If the planned increases are implemented, fuel prices could climb towards Rs. 300 per litre, a move that would place a significant financial burden on consumers.
