🇮 Iran Fuel Prices in PKR (Pakistani Rupees)
As of April 2026
⛽ Gasoline/Petrol Prices (Three-Tier System)
Iran operates a subsidized tiered pricing system for gasoline [[39]][[42]]:
| Tier | Description | Price (IRR) | Price (PKR) | USD Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Subsidized Quota (60L/month) | 15,000 IRR/L | ₨ 3.17 | $0.011 |
| Tier 2 | Above Quota | 30,000 IRR/L | ₨ 6.33 | $0.023 |
| Tier 3 | Free Market (>160L/month) | 50,000 IRR/L | ₨ 10.55 | $0.038 |
Sources: [[36]][[39]][[42]][[45]]
🚛 Other Fuel Types
| Fuel Type | Price (IRR) | Price (PKR) | USD Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (Gas Oil) | 3,000 IRR/L | ₨ 0.63 | $0.002 |
| Kerosene | 1,500 IRR/L | ₨ 0.32 | $0.001 |
| LPG | Not available | – | – |
Sources: [[1]][[28]]
💱 Exchange Rate Used for Conversion
- 1 PKR = 4,738 IRR (as of April 3-6, 2026) [[20]]
- 1 USD = 278-279 PKR [[52]][[54]][[56]]
- 1 IRR = 0.000211 PKR [[19]]
📊 Key Observations
✅ Cheapest Fuel in the World
- Iran has the world’s lowest petrol prices due to massive government subsidies [[47]]
- Even the highest tier (PKR 10.55/L) is 97% cheaper than Pakistan’s official rate (PKR 378/L)
📉 Price Comparison with Pakistan
| Country | Fuel Price (PKR/Liter) |
|---|---|
| Iran (Tier 1 – Subsidized) | ₨ 3.17 |
| Iran (Tier 3 – Free Market) | ₨ 10.55 |
| Pakistan (Official Petrol) | ₨ 378.00 |
| Balochistan (Iranian Smuggled) | ₨ 280.00 |
Price Gap: Iranian fuel is 35-119 times cheaper than Pakistani official fuel!
⚠️ Important Notes
- Quota System: Each vehicle receives 60 liters/month at the subsidized Tier 1 rate [[39]]
- High Consumption Penalty: Vehicles consuming over 160 liters/month pay Tier 3 rates (50,000 rials/L) [[36]]
- 2026 Iran War Impact: Despite the ongoing conflict, Iran has maintained subsidized prices domestically [[40]][[50]]
- Smuggling Incentive: The massive price differential (PKR 3.17 vs PKR 378) drives extensive fuel smuggling to Pakistan [[42]][[47]]
- Subsidy Cost: Iran’s fuel subsidies cost the government billions of dollars annually [[3]]
🔄 Historical Context
- Pre-December 2025: Single-tier system at 15,000 rials/L
- December 2025: Three-tier system introduced to manage consumption [[36]][[42]]
- March-April 2026: Prices remain stable despite Iran war [[44]][[46]]
💡 Bottom Line: Iranian fuel prices (even at the highest tier of PKR 10.55/L) remain the cheapest globally, explaining why informal cross-border trade continues despite enforcement efforts.