Govt expected to hold oil prices
.As diesel impacts inflation, the stable pricing offers some relief
ISLAMABAD:
The government is likely to keep domestic oil prices unchanged from May 1, 2025, amid minor fluctuations in international markets.
According to projections, Premium Motor Gasoline (PMG) may see a negligible drop of Rs0.16/litre — a 0.1% decrease — at both ex-refinery and ex-depot levels.
High-Speed Diesel (HSD), widely used in transport and agriculture, is expected to remain virtually unchanged with a Rs0.01/litre increase.
As diesel impacts inflation, the stable pricing offers some relief.
However, Kerosene may increase by Rs1.30/litre (0.9%), and LDO by Rs1.35/litre (1.0%). Prices are calculated based on current taxes, the Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM), and zero US dollar exchange adjustment.
PMG’s premium currently stands at $5.464 per barrel, with two days of Platts data yet to be factored in.
