ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Saturday reaffirmed that the federal government stays dedicated to passing on the impression of fluctuations in worldwide oil costs to customers, whereas fulfilling all worldwide obligations, rejecting perceptions of preferential therapy in gasoline pricing choices.
In a press release posted on social media platform X, the minister cited the newest worldwide Platts benchmark information for petroleum merchandise, highlighting latest volatility in international refined gasoline costs.
In keeping with the information shared, petrol costs throughout June 22-26 fluctuated between $90.36 and $98.35 per barrel, whereas high-speed diesel (HSD) was traded within the vary of $104.79 to $109.09 per barrel.
For basic data: Please discuss with worldwide plates costs of petrol and diesel for this week. The federal government is neither giving precedence to any sector nor placing undue burden on another. The Authorities, throughout the scope of its worldwide obligations, shall lengthen any profit to the buyer… pic.twitter.com/NPtvwY6cgr
— Ali Pervaiz Malik (@AliPervaiz450) June 27, 2026
“Please see the worldwide Platts costs for petrol and diesel for this week. The federal government is neither favoring any sector nor imposing an undue burden on any section,” the minister acknowledged.
He emphasised that gasoline pricing choices are being made in step with international market tendencies and throughout the framework of Pakistan’s worldwide commitments, guaranteeing that any attainable reduction is responsibly transferred to finish customers.
“The federal government stays dedicated to passing on any profit to customers whereas remaining throughout the ambit of its worldwide obligations,” Ali Pervaiz Malik added.
Referring to latest coverage measures, the minister stated the federal government has up to now lowered diesel costs by Rs200 per liter and petrol costs by Rs155 per liter beneath the management of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The remarks come a day after the federal authorities determined to take care of current petroleum product costs till additional discover.
In keeping with a notification issued by the Ministry of Vitality (Petroleum Division), petrol costs will stay unchanged at Rs299.50 per litre, whereas high-speed diesel will proceed to be priced at Rs311.47 per litre.
