Islamabad, May 24: The federal government has increased the prices of kerosene oil and light diesel oil in its latest fuel revision, adding fresh pressure on households and small-scale users who still depend on these fuels for daily needs and farm-related work.
According to an official notification cited by local media, the price of kerosene oil has been increased by Rs1.71 per litre, taking it from Rs311.73 to Rs313.44 per litre. Light diesel oil has gone up by Rs1.62 per litre, rising from Rs273.92 to Rs275.54 per litre. The new rates took effect immediately.
The government also raised the price of jet fuel by Rs2.10 per litre, fixing the new rate at Rs332.32 per litre, compared with the previous Rs330.22.
While the increase is modest on paper, its impact can still be felt in rural and lower-income communities. Kerosene remains a cooking and heating fuel in areas where gas supply is unreliable or unavailable, while light diesel is used in small machinery, tube wells and some agricultural operations. That means even a small upward revision can quietly add to household and farming costs.
The latest change comes as petroleum prices continue to be reviewed frequently in line with movements in international oil markets, exchange-rate pressures and domestic tax adjustments. Pakistan’s petroleum pricing has remained sensitive for consumers because fuel costs feed directly into transport, food supply chains and inflation expectations.
For many consumers, the bigger concern is not just this single increase. It is the stop-start pattern of fuel revisions that makes monthly budgeting difficult, especially for families and small farmers already dealing with higher utility bills and input costs.
The revised prices are now in force, and dealers are expected to charge consumers according to the updated rates.
