Everyone is facing inflation, and meanwhile an important news has come regarding the prices of petrol and diesel. Prices have been changed. Today, on July 21, 2026, the price of petrol in Pakistan has been reduced by 35 paise, while the price of diesel has increased by 5 rupees 71 paise. While people are celebrating the reduction in petrol prices, they are also worried about the increase in diesel prices.
**What is the price difference?**
According to media reports, earlier the price of one liter petrol in Pakistan was Rs 316 15 paise. After a reduction of 35 paise, it is now available at Rs 315 or 80 paise per litre. On the contrary, the price of diesel has increased. Earlier the price of one liter diesel was Rs 354.35; Now it has increased by Rs 5 71 paise and it has become Rs 360 6 paise.
**How much has the price changed amid the tension?**
Before the Middle East crisis, the price of diesel in Pakistan was Rs 281 per liter. However, data from February 28 to April 3 shows that it had increased to Rs 520.35 per litre. At the same time, the price of petrol started from Rs 266 per liter and reached Rs 458 by April 3.
**What is the difference between Pakistani and Indian rupees?**
Since petrol and diesel are very expensive in India too, people are questioning where the impact of inflation is greater. The answer lies in the exchange rate: 1 Indian rupee is equal to 2.89 Pakistani rupees. As a result, if the price of petrol in Pakistan is Rs 315.80, then in India it is approximately equal to Rs 109.
