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Karachi, Pakistan's largest metropolitan center and primary economic powerhouse, consumes the highest volume of petroleum products in the country. With millions of daily commuters navigating arterial roads like Shahrah-e-Faisal, the Lyari Expressway, Korangi Road, and the Northern Bypass, staying informed about current fuel prices is critical for personal budgeting and commercial logistics.
Domestic & Heating Rate
Rs. 323.67
per Litre
Industrial & Agricultural
Rs. 272.29
per Litre
Uniform National Pricing Policy in Karachi
Pakistan enforces a uniform national retail fuel pricing model. Regulated by the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and approved by the Ministry of Finance, the per-litre rates for Petrol, High-Speed Diesel, Kerosene, and Light Diesel Oil in Karachiare identical to those in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and all other cities. Authorized retail stations (including PSO, Shell, Total Parco, Attock, and Gas & Oil) cannot legally charge above these notified ceiling rates.
Official rates per litre in Pakistani Rupees (PKR)
| Fuel Product | Current Rate (Karachi) | Price Change |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (MS) | Rs. 362.00 / L | -Rs. 7.06(-1.91%) |
| High-Speed Diesel (HSD) | Rs. 387.81 / L | -Rs. 3.71(-0.95%) |
| Kerosene Oil | Rs. 323.67 / L | Rs. 0.00(0.00%) |
| Light Diesel Oil (LDO) | Rs. 272.29 / L | +Rs. 20.26(+8.04%) |
Rates verified against official Ministry of Finance petroleum gazette notices.
View Historical Rate ChartsLive trip expense estimates based on today's petrol price of Rs. 362.00/Litre
| Popular Route in Karachi | Distance | 70cc Bike (~45 km/L) | 1300cc Car (~12 km/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton to SITE Industrial Area | 22 km | Rs. 176.98(0.49 L) | Rs. 663.67(1.83 L) |
| Gulshan-e-Iqbal to I.I. Chundrigar Road | 14 km | Rs. 112.62(0.31 L) | Rs. 422.33(1.17 L) |
| DHA Phase 6 to North Nazimabad | 25 km | Rs. 201.11(0.56 L) | Rs. 754.17(2.08 L) |
| Malir Cantt to Saddar | 20 km | Rs. 160.89(0.44 L) | Rs. 603.33(1.67 L) |
* Note: Estimates assume standard driving conditions. Traffic bottlenecks, AC usage, and terrain variations may alter actual fuel consumption.
Verified authorized retail outlets complying with OGRA ceiling prices in Karachi
Clifton Road, Block 2
Near FTC Building, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal
Korangi Industrial Area Main Road
Port Trust Road, Keamari Terminal
Daily transportation in Karachi is characterized by intensive motorcycle traffic, ride-hailing services, auto-rickshaws, and private cars traversing substantial distances between residential suburbs such as Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Nazimabad, Clifton, and DHA, and industrial zones like SITE, Korangi, and Port Qasim. Furthermore, thousands of heavy freight trucks draw High-Speed Diesel (HSD) daily at Keamari and Port Qasim terminals to transport imported merchandise upcountry.
Although Karachi is home to both of Pakistan's major coastal refineries—Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) and National Refinery Limited (NRL)—and serves as the primary import terminal for crude oil, retail pump prices here are not cheaper than upcountry cities. Under the federally mandated uniform national pricing framework regulated by OGRA, inland freight equalization margins (IFEM) ensure that consumers in Karachi pay the exact same regulated baseline rates as consumers in Lahore, Islamabad, or Quetta.
To optimize fuel economy amidst Karachi's notorious peak-hour congestion on M.A. Jinnah Road and University Road, avoid prolonged idling in stationary traffic, ensure tyre pressures are inspected weekly given ambient humidity and coastal heat, and plan departures outside of 8:30 AM–10:30 AM and 5:30 PM–8:00 PM rush hours.
Fuel prices in Karachi are revised fortnightly by the federal government following OGRA's import parity pricing summary. New rates typically take effect at 12:00 AM on the 1st and 16th of each month, ratified officially by the Ministry of Finance.
Calculate fuel litres required and total cost using current per-litre rates.
The current petrol price in Karachi is set according to the latest federal government notification based on OGRA recommendations. Because Pakistan applies a uniform national fuel price, petrol in Karachi costs exactly the same per litre as in all other cities across Pakistan.
The high-speed diesel (HSD) price in Karachi follows the official national tariff notified fortnightly by the Ministry of Finance and OGRA. Current diesel rates per litre are displayed in the live price table above.
Pakistan uses the Inland Freight Equalization Margin (IFEM) mechanism. This pool redistributes transportation and freight costs nationwide, preventing regional disparities and guaranteeing that coastal consumers in Karachi pay the identical regulated per-litre rate as consumers hundreds of kilometers inland.
Fuel prices in Karachi are reviewed every fortnight. Official adjustments are announced late in the evening on the 15th and the final day of each calendar month, taking effect on the 16th and 1st respectively.
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