ISLAMABAD, May 1 -- The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), with the revised rates taking effect from May 1, 2026, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.

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Under the latest revision, petrol prices have been raised by Rs6.51 per litre, taking the new rate from Rs393.35 to Rs399.86 per litre. High-speed diesel has witnessed a sharper increase of Rs19.39 per litre, bringing its new price to Rs399.58 per litre.

The government also made adjustments to the petroleum levy structure. The levy on petrol was reduced by Rs3.88 per litre, bringing it down to Rs103.50 per litre. Meanwhile, a new levy of Rs28.69 per li...