Petrol price hiked by Rs2.29, HSD’s by Rs1.11
The government raised retail petrol by Rs2.29 per litre to Rs346.16 and high‑speed diesel by Rs1.11 per litre to Rs372.03 amid rising global oil prices and Middle‑East tensions.
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How This Affects the Exchange
Sector Effect
Negative · Do not buy
Higher fuel prices raise costs for Transport and related sectors, leading to a bearish stance; avoid buying those tickers for now.
Sectors & Direction
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Desk call: Do not buy · Negatively affected
- TransportNegatively affected
- Oil & GasNegatively affected
- CementNegatively affected
- PowerNegatively affected
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- ISL· Negatively affected · Do not buy
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Sectors: Transport, Oil & Gas, Cement, Power — Negative · Do not buy. PSX tickers: ISL. Higher fuel prices raise costs for Transport and related sectors, leading to a bearish stance; avoid buying those tickers for now.
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Open on Business Recorder## Government announces fuel price increase
The federal government issued a notification on Wednesday that domestic fuel prices will rise effective Thursday, 3 September. The hike follows a surge in global crude prices triggered by heightened US‑Iran tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
## New retail rates
- Petrol: Rs 346.16 per litre (up Rs 2.29 from Rs 343.87). - High‑Speed Diesel (HSD): Rs 372.03 per litre (up Rs 1.11 from Rs 371.??).
## Cost breakdown
- Supply cost in Karachi: petrol Rs 212.26/litre, HSD Rs 248.43/litre. - Government taxes, duties and margins make up the balance. - Dealer margin stays at Rs 9.98/litre for both fuels. - Petroleum Levy unchanged at Rs 80/litre. - Customs duty: Rs 20.65/litre for petrol, Rs 15.68/litre for HSD. - Climate Support Levy remains Rs 5/litre. - Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) margin unchanged at Rs 7.87/litre.
## Market reaction
Month‑on‑month petroleum product sales fell 16 % in August, with petrol volume down 9 % and HSD volume plunging 32 % compared with July 2026. Dealers have asked for a monthly price‑review mechanism, but the government prefers frequent short‑term adjustments.
## Implications for listed companies
Higher retail prices can boost revenue for oil‑marketing firms that sell petrol and diesel, while raising input costs for transport, logistics, cement and other energy‑intensive sectors.
## Outlook
The government signals that further short‑term adjustments are possible, keeping the fuel market volatile in the near term.