Petrol in Islamabad follows the national OGRA notification, but daily fuel spending is very different from Karachi to Quetta because of traffic, distances and vehicle mix. Here is what a Islamabad driver should know.
Latest petrol & diesel price in Islamabad
Islamabad pays the same OGRA-notified maximum ex-depot sale price plus a small dealer commission. Any pump charging significantly more is over-billing you — check the OGRA notification linked below.
Cost of common local trips
F-8 to Blue Area round trip is only 8 km — one of the cheapest commutes in Pakistan. Islamabad to Rawalpindi (Saddar) is around 20 km, roughly PKR 440 per round trip for a small car.
Where to fill up
Stick with major OMCs in Islamabad — PSO, Shell, Total-PARCO and Attock. These stations receive regular fuel audits, and their outlets on main arteries turn over stock quickly, meaning fresher fuel.
Saving tips specific to your city
Short trips waste fuel on cold engines. Combine errands. On the Motorway to Rawalpindi keep cruise at 90–100 km/h.