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ISLAMABAD, September 19, 2026: The federal government has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), providing consumers with a modest decrease in fuel costs under the latest petroleum…

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Pakistan raises petrol to Rs384.34 and high-speed diesel to Rs415.83 per litre for September 16 as its targeted fuel-relief programme begins.

Petrol rises to Rs358.77 per litre and high-speed diesel to Rs381.77 under Pakistan's revised petroleum pricing mechanism.

NEPRA has approved monthly and quarterly electricity adjustments totalling Rs2.58 per unit, with the charges affecting bills from September 2026.

Pakistan has reduced petrol by Rs3.13 per litre but raised high-speed diesel by Rs3.74, setting new rates that remain effective from September 5 to 7.

British retail sales volumes fell 0.5% in July after a stronger June, suggesting households paused spending as the World Cup and early-summer boost faded.

Oil prices moved higher as U.S.-Iran diplomacy stalled and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz renewed concern about global energy supplies.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange closing lower has shown how quickly geopolitical uncertainty can cool market mood, even after periods of optimism.

Pakistan's weekly inflation reading has kept household budgets under pressure, with food prices again sitting at the centre of public concern.

Pakistan collected a record Rs1.567 trillion through the petroleum levy in FY26 as lower interest costs and provincial surpluses reduced the fiscal deficit.

US wholesale inflation paused in July as cheaper energy and food offset increases in services and construction, new federal data shows.

A United States review has called for stronger parliamentary scrutiny and more timely publication of information about Pakistan's budgets and debt.

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