Petrol is costlier than CNG due to heavy central excise duties, high state VAT, and expensive crude oil refining processes. The government actively keeps CNG cheaper through tax concessions and domestic gas allocation to promote eco-friendly fuels.


​​Why is petrol costlier than CNG?

Premium petrol prices in India rose up to Rs 2.35 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and the Iran war, as crude oil surged and global energy supply tightened.

Premium petrol price hike by Rs 2.35 per litre in India amid Iran war – Check fuel rates today

Below is a factual breakdown of how fuel level impacts efficiency, engine load, and long-term components.

‘Full tank vs half tank of petrol’: Which fuel level gives better mileage?

Petrol expands when heated. A rise of 1°C can reduce its density by roughly 0.001 kg/l. In theory, cooler petrol means slightly higher density, so one litre contains marginally more energy.

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Petrol prices depend on a lot of factors like taxes and duties, import and transportation costs, currency and exchange rates, policies and regulations, market competition and geographic constraints. Here are the top 10 countries with the costliest petrol.

World's costliest petrol: Top 10 countries with the highest petrol prices in 2025

Pakistan could face a fresh load of increased petrol rates in the upcoming fortnightly review of petroleum prices, Geo News reported on Saturday (March 30). The cost of petrol is likely to rise by approximately Pakistani Rupee (PKR) 10 per litre owing to a surge in international crude oil prices.

Pakistan to hike petrol prices again. Here’s how much it will cost now

The cash-strapped government of Pakistan is now drilling a massive hole in the pockets of its citizens by increasing prices of petrol and diesel. The caretaker government late Friday (September 15) increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 26.

Cash-strapped Pakistan raises petrol prices to record high of over Rs 330 per litre

The decision by the government in Pakistan to hike petrol and diesel prices has triggered anxiety among the people in the country

Pakistanis react to hike in petroleum prices

The economic crisis in the South Asian nation of Pakistan is spiralling. New records are being broken every day. Now, Pakistan's central bank raised key policy rate by 300 bps to highest level since 1996. Watch this video for more details.

Why Pakistan's central bank raised key policy rate by 300 bps to highest level since 1996?

Pakistan is going through multiple crises from an economic turmoil amid an IMF bailout impasse to a political mayhem. The South Asian country is staring at its worst crisis in decades. The question that arises is in a situation like this will Pakistan be able to pick up the sticks?

Pakistan is running out of food, fuel and money

Sri Lanka is battling its worst economic crisis since independence. The crisis hit island nation hiked its petrol prices again. This is the third price revision in two months and will come to effect from today.

Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices, third price revision in two months

Pakistan's finance minister has warned of default amid the ongoing economic crisis. More fuel price hikes are expected as Pakistan's IMF bailout is at risk due to subsidies.

Pakistan Economic Crisis: More fuel price hike expected as Pak IMF bailout at risk due to subsidies

Pakistan has increased its petroleum levy as it unveiled a new budget amid the ongoing economic crisis. Its defence expenditure is however up by 11%.

Pakistan budgeting for tougher days? Islamabad ups petroleum levy

Pakistan is devising ways to tackle the energy crisis in the country in a bid to reduce the energy and fuel consumption. The economically beleaguered country has reduced its official work week to five days from six and now a proposal to shut down markets early is also under consideration.

Soaring energy prices in Pakistan: Proposal to shut down markets early to tackle energy crisis

Pakistani Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced Thursday that the price of petrol has been moved up by PKR 30 to PKR 209.86, just a week after making a similar increase.

Pakistan: 17% hike in Petrol & Diesel prices

The wholesale price-based inflation rose marginally to 11.39 per cent in August, mainly due to higher prices of manufactured goods, even as prices of food articles softened.

India's WPI inflation rose in August over costlier manufactured goods

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said there is a need for coordinated action between the centre and state governments to reduce taxes on petrol and diesel prices.

Need coordinated action between centre, states on tax reduction in fuel prices: RBI governor 

The government on Tuesday once again hiked fuel prices in India increasing petrol prices by 47 paise and diesel prices by 57 paise a litre. Petrol will now cost Rs 76.

Government hikes petrol, diesel prices again

The government today hiked fuel prices in India once again with the cost of petrol rising by Rs 3.31 in six days and diesel prices going up by Rs 3.42. Also Read: Amid Unlock 1.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked again in India

Amid volatility in the crude oil prices due to the uncertainty of US-Iran ties, prices of petrol rose by 15 paise in the national capital on Friday to Rs 75.96 per litre.

Fresh hike in petrol, diesel prices in India

The number of Egyptians switching to duel-fuel vehicles is accelerating as the government pushes motorists to use cheaper, cleaner and plentiful natural gas. About 300,000 vehicles, mostly taxis and minibuses, have been converted to duel-fuel systems since the 1990s, a small fraction of the 11 million vehicles licensed in the country.

As petrol prices rise, more Egyptians convert to duel-fuel vehicles

Iran hikes fuel price, anger took place among protesters. Watch this complete video to find out more in detail.

Iran hikes fuel price, angry protesters take to streets

The U.S. supported Iran protesters over the fuel price hike. Watch this video to find out more in details.

U.S. supported Iran protesters over fuel price hike

Reject US Senate interference in our internal affairs: Saudi Arabia on Khashoggi case Saudi Arabia on Sunday rejected as "interference" a US Senate resolution to end American military support for a Riyadh-led war in Yemen, and another holding its crown prince responsible for the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi.

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