01/06/2026
𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐: 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬
The Royal Government informs the public that fuel prices will be revised with effect from June 02, 2026, following the latest fortnightly review under the National Fuel Price Smoothening Framework (NFPSF).
The retail price of petrol will be maintained at Nu. 109.85 per liter in the current pricing cycle through a price support of Nu. 1.70/per litre, as the price without support would otherwise be Nu. 111.55 per liter. While previous cycles did not require price support due to reductions at source, recent increases in petrol prices have made such support necessary to ensure consistency in price stabilization measures and to mitigate the income effects shock on households.
For diesel, the government will continue to provide significant price support of Nu. 18.96 per litre, bringing the Retail Pump Price in Thimphu to Nu. 104.24 per litre against the Full Cost Retail Price of Nu. 123.20 per litre. This support cushions the economy from external price shocks, given diesel's impact on transport, food, goods, and essential supplies, while allowing prices to adjust gradually and sustainably. Although the Full Cost Retail Price of diesel has moderated in this cycle, the Retail Pump Price has risen modestly. This adjustment brings Bhutan's retail fuel prices in closer alignment with prevailing pump prices in neighbouring Indian states, ensuring a more sustainable and equitable pricing arrangement for the longer term.
Across all Dzongkhags, the government's price support will remain Nu. 18.96 per litre for diesel and Nu. 1.70 per litre for petrol, ensuring that consumers across the country receive the same level of support. Fuel prices will continue to be reviewed every 15 days under the NFPSF
Since the NFPSF came into effect on March 22, 2026, the Royal Government has disbursed a total of Nu. 1.647 billion in fuel price support - Nu. 62.18 million for petrol and Nu. 1,585 million for diesel. For the current pricing cycle from June 2 to 16, 2026, the projected cost of price support is estimated at Nu. 144.029 million.
In continuation to the Walk to Office and Remote Work Executive Order issued on April 2,
2026- which directed all Public Sector Agencies to immediately initiate walking to office and remote working to curb fuel consumption - the Royal government calls for a collective effort from all the public sector agencies, the private sector, and the general public to reduce fuel consumption.
The Royal Government appeals the that Continue Walk-to-Office and Remote Work arrangements. Restrict the use of government pool vehicles to essential official duties. Minimize non-essential travel and consolidate unavoidable travel. Prioritize virtual meetings, digital services delivery, and remote working where feasible; and Promote carpooling, share transport, and other fuel-efficient practices.
At a time of continued global uncertainty, collective restraint is important. Reducing fuel consumption will help ease pressure on household incomes, moderate inflation, preserve the fiscal space required to sustain price support, and strengthen Bhutan's overall resilience to external shocks. Every litre saved reduces the national import bill and extends the government's ability to sustain support for as long as this global crisis persists.
The Royal Government remains committed to transparent communication, regular price reviews under the NFPS, and responsible policy measures that place the well-being of the Bhutanese people at the center of its decision-making while safeguarding macroeconomic stability.
