Govt raised petrol by Rs2.31 to Rs398.96 and diesel by Re0.78 to Rs395.72 per litre from Oct 9.

Petrol rises to Rs398.96 and diesel to Rs395.72 per litre from Friday, October 9, 2026, per a Petroleum Division notification. Fuel marketers could see small inventory effects, but higher pump prices may weigh on sales.

Possible impact on PSX shares

• PSO Pakistan State Oil Company Limited◆ Mixed

  As the largest fuel marketer, PSO may gain on stock bought at older, cheaper prices. But steadily higher pump prices could dampen fuel demand and volumes over time.

  Price when this was written: Rs 359.81 · Live price, chart and results

• APL Attock Petroleum Limited◆ Mixed

  APL may see some value uplift on fuel already in storage when prices rise. Dearer petrol and diesel could also soften sales volumes if consumers cut back.

  Price when this was written: Rs 578.24 · Live price, chart and results

• SHEL Shell Pakistan Limited◆ Mixed

  A price increase may give Shell Pakistan a modest inventory benefit on existing stock. However, costlier fuel could weigh on demand, so the net effect is likely small.

  Price when this was written: Rs 185.01 · Live price, chart and results

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Business Recorder: Govt further increases petrol price by Rs2.31, diesel by Re0.78 per litre