Petrol pump owners across Pakistan have urged the government to replace the current fuel pricing mechanism with a monthly review system.
They stated that frequent changes amid ongoing fluctuations in petroleum prices are creating operational and financial difficulties for fuel retailers and affecting business environment.
According to representatives, the constant changes in petrol and diesel rates create uncertainty and complicate day-to-day operations.
Frequent price changes can also create confusion among consumers and make it difficult for dealers to forecast revenue and operating costs accurately.
Petrol pump owners believe that shifting to a monthly fuel pricing mechanism would provide greater stability for the petroleum retail sector. They argue that a fixed pricing period would allow dealers to plan their operations more effectively and would provide advantages to consumers.
Additionally, they noted that fuel dealers are often affected by sudden changes in pricing policies and believe that extending the review period to one month would create a more balanced and manageable setup.
Overall, industry stakeholders are hoping that policymakers will take their concerns into account when reviewing future fuel pricing policies and maintain that a monthly review system would contribute to a more stable and predictable petroleum market across Pakistan.
On the other hand, Petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to rise by around Rs10 per litre in the upcoming fortnightly review, driven by changing trends in the global oil market.
According to working estimates as of June 10, 2026, petrol prices may increase by Rs10.24 per litre, while High-Speed Diesel (HSD) is likely to become cheaper by Rs19.10 per litre due to declining international diesel prices.
The expected increase in petrol prices is attributed to higher global premiums and rising import costs. Although the cost and freight (CnF) value of petrol decreased slightly by $1.06 per barrel, a sharp increase of $4.70 per barrel in import premiums pushed the overall Free on Board (FOB) price from $123.01 to $126.65 per barrel.
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