The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) confirmed that no official notification has been issued regarding petroleum price changes, rejecting reports of reductions circulating in media.
An OGRA spokesperson stated that the government has not released any announcement on petroleum prices and urged the public and broadcasters to avoid spreading unverified information.
He appealed that reports about petroleum prices must not be published without confirmation, emphasizing the need to prevent misinformation and protect citizens from misleading claims.
OGRA clarified that without a government declaration, reports of price adjustments are baseless, adding that no press release has been issued regarding petroleum products.
Earlier, reports suggested OGRA had notified major reductions in petrol and diesel prices, claiming decreases of Rs 78 and Rs 100 per litre respectively.
The fabricated notification stated petrol prices had fallen to Rs 300.41 per litre, while diesel prices were reduced to Rs 420.35 per litre.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the government was considering price cuts in response to a sharp decline in international oil markets.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the finance and petroleum ministries to ensure citizens benefit from falling global prices, initiating urgent consultations on domestic fuel adjustments.
Petrol prices in Pakistan had previously surged to a record Rs 458.41 per litre on April 3, 2026, sparking widespread criticism and public frustration nationwide.
Traders warned of protests against the increase, while rights groups urged government intervention to ease the burden on households and key economic sectors.
In response, Prime Minister Sharif reduced the petrol levy, lowering prices to Rs 378 per litre, and introduced subsidies for motorcycles, goods transport, and passenger vehicles.
