Pakistan Today: Petrol Price, Dollar Rate, Gold Rate & SBP Policy Rate (26 Oct 2026)
Petrol is Rs377.71 per litre, the dollar is about Rs277 and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is announcing its monetary policy today. Here is a quick guide to the prices and economic news Pakistanis are searching for right now.
Petrol Price in Pakistan Today
Petrol is Rs377.71 per litre and high-speed diesel is Rs393.66 per litre, after diesel rose Rs1.91. These prices apply from 24 to 26 October. Petrol and diesel carry one countrywide price, the same in every city. investifypetrolratetoday
Because of volatility in global oil rates and renewed hostilities in the Middle East, the government switched to a daily fuel price review mechanism. On 20 October petrol was cut by Rs5.16 to Rs381.14 per litre. The highest petrol price on record was Rs458.40 per litre on 3 April 2026. Govt cuts petrol price by Rs5.16 per litre, diesel by Rs7.69 +2
Since prices can change every day, check the official OGRA or PSO rate before filling up.
Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today
On Saturday 24 October the dollar was Rs277.25 at the National Bank of Pakistan, and Rs279.75 in the open market. By Monday 26 October the NBP rate was Rs277.20. The SBP’s own revaluation rate on 23 October was 276.8236. Petrol price in Pakistan from 23 October: Rs377.71 per litre +2
Gold Rate in Pakistan Today
Gold was reported at Rs422,036 per tola on Saturday 24 October. Rates differ between sellers and cities, so confirm with your local jeweller. Internationally, gold was reported near a three-month low of about $4,015 per ounce. investifyua
SBP Policy Rate: What Is Happening Today?
The SBP is due to announce its monetary policy today, with a majority of market participants expecting an interest rate increase because of inflation fears and high global oil prices. The policy rate currently stands at 11.5%, and analysts expect a rise of up to one percentage point. dailypakistanaaj
- A survey found nearly two-thirds expect a hike, while 39% expect no change. Among respondents, 54% expect a 50-basis-point increase to 12%. dailypakistan
- The FPCCI president urged the SBP not to raise rates, saying the current 11.5% already pressures businesses. nukta
- The SBP has kept the rate at 11.5% since raising it by 100 basis points in April 2026. nukta
I could not confirm the final decision from a reliable news source at the time of writing, so check the SBP website or a major news outlet for the announcement.
What a higher rate means: loans, car financing and home loans become more expensive, while savings and bank deposits may earn more.
Inflation and Mehngai in Pakistan
Weekly inflation reached 11.85% year-on-year in the week ending 22 October, with higher wheat flour prices cited as a major factor. LPG showed the largest annual rise, at 107.12%. uaua
Stock Market and Reserves
The KSE-100 index was around 162,375 points in late October. SBP data shows liquid foreign exchange reserves of about $26.8 billion as of 16 October. investifysbp
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