Karachi: Pakistan’s financial and commodity markets showed mixed movement on Wednesday, with equities recovering from early losses, domestic fuel prices declining and international crude oil rising amid renewed supply concerns.

The benchmark KSE 100 Index stood at 164842.23 points at 12:28 pm, gaining 65.79 points or 0.04 percent.

Earlier, the index had fallen to 164060.33 points before recovering. Tuesday’s official closing level was 164776.44 points.

Wednesday’s figure represents intraday trading rather than the final market close.

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Data status: PSX figures are from 12:28 pm on 14 October. International oil quotations were reported around 11:30 am PKT. Currency, gold and silver reflect 13 October’s latest confirmed rates. Fuel prices are effective from 14 October. Consumer prices are national averages from the week ended 8 October, not Wednesday retail quotations.

Stocks recover after early decline

The KSE 100 recovered from an early decline of more than 700 points against Tuesday’s close.

The benchmark traded between 164060.33 and 165209.05 points before reaching 164842.23 at 12:28 pm.

The All Share Index also gained 76.37 points to reach 100052.22.

Despite the recovery, trading remained volatile following losses earlier in the week.

Petrol drops for second consecutive day

The federal government reduced petrol prices by PKR 2.71 per litre, bringing the new rate to PKR 392.66.

High speed diesel declined by PKR 0.03 to PKR 396.82 per litre.

The revised prices took effect on Wednesday.

Petrol has now declined by a combined PKR 5.64 per litre over two consecutive revisions.

Rupee remains broadly stable

The Pakistani rupee strengthened marginally against the US dollar on Tuesday.

The latest interbank buying quotation stood at PKR 276.96, while the selling quotation was PKR 277.16.

Both figures were one paisa lower than the previous session.

Wednesday’s official interbank closing rate was not available at publication time.

Gold rises, silver unchanged

Domestic gold prices increased on Tuesday, with 24 karat gold gaining PKR 900 to PKR 440836 per tola.

Ten gram gold increased PKR 771 to PKR 377945.

Silver remained unchanged at PKR 6532 per tola.

A fresh Wednesday domestic bullion benchmark had not been independently confirmed at publication time.

International oil prices rise

Global crude oil prices increased on Wednesday following renewed security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude rose 0.3 percent to USD 106.03 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate increased 0.3 percent to USD 94.42.

Concerns over shipping security and possible supply disruption supported prices, while expectations of increased Russian diesel exports limited the gains.

Flour and chicken prices remain elevated

The latest weekly inflation data showed the Sensitive Price Indicator increasing 0.57 percent in the week ended 8 October.

Annual SPI inflation stood at 11.97 percent.

Wheat flour increased 5.69 percent, with the national average price of a 20 kg bag reaching PKR 2851.04.

Chicken rose 4.93 percent to PKR 383.31 per kg, while sugar declined 0.37 percent to PKR 142.99 per kg.

Of the 51 essential commodities monitored, 20 recorded price increases, six declined and 25 remained unchanged.

Market Watch | 14 October 2026. Figures checked around 12:50 pm PKT. Intraday stock and international oil prices may change before markets close.