November 14th 2025.
Pakistan is facing a diesel shortage, as reported by local media on Friday. According to sources, there may also be an increase in the prices of petroleum products starting from November 16. It has been disclosed that oil companies have stopped the supply of diesel in Islamabad, leading to a scarcity of the fuel in various regions. The Petroleum Dealers Association has stated that private oil firms have not been providing diesel for the past three days.
The association further claimed that the shortage has been artificially created by these oil companies, as the diesel supplied by the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is not enough to meet the demands of the people. As per sources, the initial prices have been determined based on the current global market situation and may rise by up to PKR 9.60 per litre.
While the price of diesel is expected to increase by PKR 9.60, the price of petrol is likely to decrease by PKR 1.96 per litre. Kerosene prices may rise by PKR 8.82 per litre, and light diesel oil prices may increase by PKR 7.15 per litre. This price hike comes after the government's decision to increase the prices of petroleum products by up to PKR 3.02 per litre for the next 15 days, effective from November 1.
The Ministry of Finance issued a notification stating that the price of petrol has been raised by PKR 2.43 per litre, from PKR 263.02 to PKR 265.45 per litre. Similarly, the price of high-speed diesel has increased by PKR 3.02 per litre, from PKR 275.42 to PKR 278.44 per litre, as reported by The Express Tribune. This decision has caused concerns among the people who are already struggling with inflationary pressures.
In contrast, on October 15, the government had announced a decrease in the prices of petroleum products, providing some relief to the public. However, the recent price hike has once again brought worries for the people. The rise in international oil prices is said to be the reason behind this increase, which may further add to the inflationary pressures faced by the citizens.
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