# Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.71 per litre

> Pakistan government cuts petrol price by Rs2.71 per litre amid Middle East conflict.
- Title: Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.71 per litre · Dawn
- Summary: Pakistan government cuts petrol price by Rs2.71 per litre amid Middle East conflict. Pakistan's government reduced petrol price by Rs2.71 per litre and…
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- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2036924/govt-reduces-petrol-price-by-rs271-per-litre-high-speed-diesel-rate-by-re003
- Author: News Desk
- Published: 2026-10-13T17:57:02+00:00
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## Government cuts fuel prices
The government reduced petrol price by Rs2.71 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs0.03 per litre on Tuesday.
## New prices take effect
Petrol will retail at Rs392.66 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs396.82 per litre starting October 14.
## Tax rates remain unchanged
The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel.
## Price history
HSD price dropped from a peak of Rs520.35 on April 3 to Rs396.82 after rising from Rs281 following the US-Iran war.
## Petrol price history
Petrol peaked at Rs458.41 on April 3 after starting from Rs266 in early March.
## Austerity measures
Markets must close by 9pm and fuel allocations for official vehicles cut by 50% for three months.
## Relief scheme
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a relief scheme for motorcycles, autos and vehicles up to 800cc to ease rising oil prices.
## Daily pricing decision
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced fuel prices would be fixed daily due to international market fluctuations.
## Previous pricing system
The government previously announced weekly fuel price revisions since early March amid Middle East conflict.
## Impact on public
Petrol and high-speed diesel affect middle and lower-middle classes, with monthly sales of 700,000 to 800,000 tonnes.
## Next steps
The government will continue to monitor international oil prices and adjust fuel prices daily to manage inflation.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's government reduced petrol price by Rs2.71 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs0.03 per litre to address rising fuel costs from the US-Iran war.