Kerosene Oil Price in Pakistan: Rs 329.54 a Litre From 3 October, Revised Every Saturday
Kerosene oil in Pakistan costs Rs 329.54 a litre from 3 October 2026. See OGRA's weekly price, what is inside it, why remote areas pay more and how to check it.
The kerosene oil price in Pakistan is Rs 329.54 a litre from 3 October 2026. OGRA sets it once a week, and the new price takes effect each Saturday. It was Rs 321.86 the week before, so kerosene went up by Rs 7.68.
Kerosene matters most when the weather turns cold. Homes without piped gas, especially in the north and in Balochistan, use it for heaters, stoves and lamps. Petrol and diesel prices are in the news every day. Kerosene gets far less attention, even though the price moves almost as often.
We read OGRA's last four kerosene notifications, from 12 September to 3 October 2026, so you can see what the price is, what is inside it and why you may pay more than the notified figure in a remote town.
Kerosene costs Rs 329.54 a litre this week
OGRA's notification dated 2 October 2026 fixes the maximum ex-depot sale price of kerosene oil at Rs 329.54 a litre, effective 3 October. Ex-depot means the price at the oil company's depot. It covers only the cost of moving the fuel to 23 oil company depots.
| Week starting | Kerosene price (Rs a litre) | Change (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2026 | 324.35 | Not compared |
| 19 September 2026 | 347.32 | Up 22.97 |
| 26 September 2026 | 321.86 | Down 25.46 |
| 3 October 2026 | 329.54 | Up 7.68 |
That is a swing of Rs 25.46 in a single week, in late September. Anybody buying a full drum for winter should notice that. The price can move by more than Rs 20 between one Saturday and the next.
The price changes every Saturday
OGRA issues a kerosene notification each week, and each one replaces the last. The notification dated 25 September took effect on 26 September. The one dated 2 October took effect on 3 October. Both are Saturdays.
So the next change is due on Saturday, 10 October 2026. Before you buy a large quantity, check whether a new notification is out. Petrol and diesel work on a different clock. Their price is set daily, and the diesel price formula shows how that daily figure is built from world prices.
What is inside the Rs 329.54
The notification splits the price into a few parts. Most of it is the import parity price, which tracks what kerosene costs on the world market. The government adds a petroleum levy, and OGRA adds a freight margin and the oil company's margin.
| Part of the price | Rs a litre, from 3 October |
|---|---|
| Prescribed price, including the levy and the oil company margin | 322.48 |
| Petroleum levy (inside the prescribed price) | 20.36 |
| Oil company margin (inside the prescribed price) | 1.58 |
| Inland freight margin | 7.06 |
| Dealer commission | None listed |
| General sales tax | None listed |
| Maximum ex-depot price | 329.54 |
The petroleum levy on kerosene has stayed at Rs 20.36 in all four notifications we read. Petrol is very different. On 9 October 2026 petrol carried an Rs 80 petroleum levy and a Rs 5 climate support levy, Rs 85 in all. That is the main reason kerosene is cheaper. On that day petrol cost up to Rs 398.96, Rs 69.42 more than kerosene.
Remote areas can pay more than the notified price
The Rs 329.54 price applies at 23 oil company depots. It covers primary freight only, which is the cost of getting fuel to those depots. The notification says that beyond those 23 locations, and in special areas of Balochistan, Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas, oil companies may also charge secondary freight up to the retail outlet.
In plain words: a shop in a far valley can lawfully charge more than Rs 329.54, because the fuel had to travel further. How much more is not printed in the notification. So the price in a remote town can be higher than the city price.
The notification also says direct sales of kerosene by oil companies follow government policy. It does not give a separate price for those.
Check the official price in five steps
You do not need to rely on a shopkeeper's word. The notification is public, and checking it takes about two minutes.
- Open the OGRA website at ogra.org.pk.
- Go to the notified prices section and open Notified Petroleum Products Prices.
- Open the newest notification, named by its effective date.
- Find the row for kerosene oil and read the last column, the maximum ex-depot sale price.
- Check the date at the bottom. It tells you which Saturday the price started.
If a seller in a city near a depot charges well above that figure, you can complain to OGRA online at its complaint portal. Short measure at a fuel station is a separate problem, and complaining about a petrol pump sets out who handles it. In Punjab, district price control officers also act on overcharging reported in Punjab.
Common questions
What is the kerosene oil price in Pakistan today?
Rs 329.54 a litre, the maximum ex-depot price OGRA notified for the week starting 3 October 2026.
How often does the kerosene price change?
Once a week. Recent notifications took effect every Saturday, each replacing the one before.
Why is kerosene cheaper than petrol?
Mainly tax. Kerosene carries a Rs 20.36 petroleum levy, while petrol carried Rs 85 in levies on 9 October 2026.
Why do shops in the north charge more?
OGRA's notification lets oil companies add secondary freight beyond the 23 depots and in special areas of Balochistan, Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas.
Is there sales tax on kerosene?
No sales tax is listed in the current notification. The sales tax column for kerosene is blank.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked on 9 October 2026. Prices, components, the 23 depot rule, the secondary freight note and the effective dates are from OGRA's weekly kerosene notifications effective 12 September, 19 September, 26 September and 3 October 2026, listed under OGRA's notified petroleum prices. The 9 October petrol price and levies are from OGRA's daily price publication. The week to week changes are our arithmetic.
About the author
Global Affairs & Political Economy Writer
Muhammad Hatim is a book lover who started writing because he enjoys it. At Pakistan Era he writes about international relations, geopolitics and the global economy, with a particular interest in South Asia and the forces behind current events.
