Upcoming Diesel Price from 16 January 2026
The Government of Pakistan is expected to announce an increase in diesel price effective from 16 January 2026 as part of its ongoing fuel price adjustment mechanism. According to current projections the upcoming diesel price may rise to Rupees 260.65 per liter which reflects an increase of Rupees 3.25 from the existing rate. The revision is likely to take effect at the start of the new year and will be influenced by prevailing international oil prices, exchange rate fluctuations and the application of government imposed levies that include petroleum levy and sales tax. This anticipated adjustment is expected to impact transportation costs, inflation and overall fuel expenses across the country.
Upcoming Diesel Price from 1st January 2025 is given below:
| fuel | Upcoming Price | Change |
| Diesel | 260.65 | +3.25 |
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Diesel Price today in Pakistan
The Current Price is Rs 257.08 per liter with an decrease of Rupees -8.57 per liter and the Upcoming Diesel price in Pakistan from 16 January 2026 will be Rs 260.65 per liter. The prices of Diesel changed after every two weeks and remained constant for a fortnight. The Federal government and OGRA set fuel prices according to suitable circumstances of the country and the diesel price depends upon different factors. It includes the government policies, country’s economic condition and the geopolitical factors.
| Date | Diesel price | Difference |
| 1st January | 257.08 | -8.57 |
| 16 December 2025 | 265.65 | -14.00 |
| 1st December 2025 | 279.65 | -4.79 |
To know about : Petrol price from 1st January 2025 to 1st December 2025
Factors Influencing Diesel Rate
Policies of Government: government makes decisions and policies about the rates and Taxes, regulatory decisions play a role in the price determination.
Rates Exchange: Pakistani Rupees value against the US Dollar affects the import costs.
Global Oil Rates: Crude Oil international rates significantly impact local Diesel prices
Transportation : The increase in diesel rates can lead to increased fares for the good transport and for the public.
Agriculture: Diesel rate hikes can raise production costs and farmers rely on diesel for machinery.
Carbon Levy
The government introduced a carbon levy on fuels and the Petroleum levy revenues are expected to reach Rs1,787 billion in FY2027-28
- Current Levy Rate: Rs 2.50 per liter
- 2025-26: Rs 3.75 per liter
- 2026-27: Rs 5.00 per liter
This environmental tax supports Pakistan’s climate commitments while generating government revenue.
Conclusion
The Upcoming Diesel price from 16 January 2026 may increase to Rupees 260.65 per liter with an increase of Rupees 3.25 per liter that means not provide any relief for consumers. The prices of Diesel changed after every two weeks and remained constant for a fortnight .The diesel price in Pakistan can vary depending upon different factors. It includes the government policies of Pakistan and the country’s economic condition.
FAQ’s
What is the current Diesel price in Pakistan ?
The current diesel price in Pakistan is Rupees 257.08 per liter with a decrease of Rupees -8.57 per liter.
What is the Upcoming diesel price from 16 January 2026 ?
The Upcoming diesel price from 16 January 2026 will be Rs 260.65 per liter with an increase of Rs +3.25 per liter.
What is the efficiency of Diesel ?
Diesel Engines are high capacity Engines due to their high compression ratios and the efficiency of diesel engines is up to 75% .