Petroleum Price increased
ISLAMABAD:(Daily Jurat) The government on Monday hiked the price of petrol by Rs4.61 while reduced high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.96 per litre, citing fluctuations in international oil prices.
Following the revision, petrol will now cost Rs393.75, while high-speed diesel (HSD) will be sold at Rs422.8 per litre.According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised fuel prices will be applicable only on September 22.
Ogra has also begun publishing daily petroleum prices on its website to improve transparency and allow changes in international oil prices to be passed on to consumers more quickly.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said the daily prices are based on a seven-day average of international market prices, in line with international practice.
| Effective date | Products | Old rates | New rates | Changes in prices Rs/litre |
| September 22 | Petrol | 389.14 | 393.75 | +4.61 |
| September 22 | High-speed diesel | 424.04 | 422.8 | -1.96 |
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