The government has increased petrol and diesel prices for the next fifteen days. This change is effective from November 1, 2025. The decision, based on recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), will result in a Rs2.43 per litre increase for petrol. There will also be a Rs3.02 per litre increase for high-speed diesel.
According to a notification from the Finance Division, the new price of petrol has been set at Rs265.45 per litre. High-speed diesel (HSD) will now cost Rs278.44 per litre.
The price revision also affects other petroleum products. Kerosene oil has seen an increase of Rs 3.34, reaching Rs 185.05 per litre. The price of light diesel oil (LDO) has been raised by Rs1.22 to Rs163.98 per litre.
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This hike follows a price reduction in the previous fortnight, when petrol was cut by Rs5.66 per litre. The frequent adjustments are in line with the government’s policy of revising fuel prices every two weeks. They are based on fluctuations in the international oil market.
The price of high-speed diesel is considered highly inflationary. It is primarily used in the transport sector for heavy vehicles, trucks, buses, and agricultural machinery. An increase in its cost directly impacts the prices of essential goods, including vegetables and other food items. This happens by raising transportation costs.
Petrol, widely used in private cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws, directly affects the budgets of middle and lower-middle-class citizens. The latest increase is expected to put additional financial pressure on households. Moreover, it contributes to broader inflationary trends in the economy.
