Jet Fuel Price in Pakistan Rises Rs9 a Litre as Kerosene Also Gets Costlier
The federal government has raised the jet fuel price in Pakistan by Rs9.05 a litre, taking it to Rs355.52 from Rs346.47, in the latest revision of petroleum product prices effective October 3. Kerosene oil has also become costlier by Rs7.68 a litre, reaching Rs329.54.
The same notification revised mainstream fuels. Petrol now sells at Rs392.76 a litre after a Rs2.10 increase, while high-speed diesel rose by 30 paisa to Rs399.64 a litre. With petrol closing in on the Rs400 mark, motorists are watching every fortnightly revision closely.
Why the jet fuel price in Pakistan keeps shifting
Fuel prices in Pakistan are set by OGRA under a pricing mechanism tied to international benchmarks, import costs and the exchange rate. The regulator has been revising prices more frequently this year as global benchmark rates and pricing components swing.
This revision lands at a tense moment for Asian energy markets. Reuters reported this week that Chinese refiners have suspended most fuel exports for October, tightening supplies across the region and strengthening refining margins for products including jet fuel. Pakistan imports refined fuel, so regional tightness feeds directly into domestic costs.
Crude prices, refined-product availability and shipping conditions have all stayed volatile, and each of these feeds into what consumers and airlines pay at home.
What the hike means for airfares
Jet fuel is one of the biggest single costs in running an airline, and industry reporting has long noted that fuel makes up a significant share of operating expenses. Sustained increases in the jet fuel price in Pakistan therefore tend to end up in ticket prices, either directly or through fuel surcharges, depending on how each carrier prices its seats.
On Pakistan’s domestic trunk routes between Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, PIA competes with AirSial, Fly Jinnah, SereneAir and AirBlue, and international carriers fly many of the same Gulf and regional sectors. Whether fares rise immediately will depend on competition and how full the aircraft are, but the cost pressure is real and points in one direction.
The timing matters too. October and November are busy travel months ahead of the winter holiday season, when demand usually firms up and airlines find it easier to pass costs on.
Kerosene increase adds to household costs
The kerosene increase will be felt by low-income households that rely on it for cooking and heating, particularly in areas without piped gas and in the northern districts as winter approaches. At Rs329.54 a litre, up from Rs321.86, the Rs7.68 jump is the sharpest move in this round of revisions in percentage terms.
For families already coping with rising food and utility costs, another increase in a basic fuel will squeeze monthly budgets further.
New fuel prices effective October 3, 2026
| Product | New price (Rs/litre) | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Jet fuel | 355.52 | +9.05 |
| Kerosene oil | 329.54 | +7.68 |
| Petrol | 392.76 | +2.10 |
| High-speed diesel | 399.64 | +0.30 |
The next revision under the fortnightly cycle is due in mid-October, and it will track how international benchmarks move over the coming days.
Frequently asked questions
What is the new jet fuel price in Pakistan?
Jet fuel now costs Rs355.52 a litre, effective October 3, 2026, after a Rs9.05 increase from Rs346.47 a litre.
Why did fuel prices go up this time?
OGRA’s revision tracks international benchmarks, import costs and the exchange rate. Reuters reported that Chinese refiners halted most October fuel exports, tightening Asian supplies and lifting refining margins for jet fuel.
Will airfares in Pakistan increase after the jet fuel hike?
There will be upward pressure, since fuel is a major airline cost. But fares are set by competition and demand, so the timing and size of any increase will vary by carrier and route.
How much did petrol and diesel rise?
Petrol rose Rs2.10 to Rs392.76 a litre and high-speed diesel rose 30 paisa to Rs399.64 a litre, effective October 3.
