Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Pakistan Faces Diesel Shortage Amid Anticipated Price Hikes
Imagine your town is running out of a special fuel called diesel.
Some companies that sell this fuel have stopped giving it to gas stations for a few days.
People who own the gas stations say the companies are doing this on purpose.
Also, the prices for gas and other fuels might change soon.
Diesel and kerosene might get a little more expensive, while regular gasoline might get a tiny bit cheaper.
This is happening because of how much oil costs around the world, and people in Pakistan are already finding it hard to afford things due to rising prices.
Pakistan is experiencing a diesel shortage, with oil companies reportedly halting supply for three days.
Petroleum dealers accuse private oil firms of artificially creating the diesel shortage.
Prices of petroleum products are anticipated to change from November 16, with diesel and kerosene likely increasing.
Diesel prices are expected to rise by PKR 9.60 per litre, while petrol may decrease by PKR 1.96 per litre.
This situation occurs amid existing inflationary pressures and previous recent price adjustments for petroleum products.
- Who
- Oil companies and Petroleum Dealers Association in Pakistan
- What
- A reported shortage of diesel, with potential price increases for several petroleum products.
- When
- Diesel supply halted for three days prior to November 10 reporting; potential price changes expected from November 16.
- Where
- Islamabad and various regions in Pakistan.
- Why
- Oil companies have allegedly created an artificial shortage; prices are being adjusted based on global market conditions and previous price hikes.
- Date of Reporting
- November 10
- Potential Price Change (Diesel)
- +PKR 9.60 per litre (expected Nov 16)
- Potential Price Change (Petrol)
- -PKR 1.96 per litre (expected Nov 16)
- Potential Price Change (Kerosene)
- +PKR 8.82 per litre (expected Nov 16)
- Previous Petrol Price Increase
- +PKR 2.43 per litre (effective Nov 1)
- Previous Diesel Price Increase
- +PKR 3.02 per litre (effective Nov 1)