ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday raised petrol price again by Rs1.45.
After the changes in the price, according to the notification, petrol will now be available for Rs237.43 per liter.
Prices of petroleum products have been revised. pic.twitter.com/bfqBMnPyIi
— Ministry of Finance (@FinMinistryPak) September 20, 2022
The price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) has been kept unchanged at Rs247.43. Meanwhile, the price of kerosene has been slashed by Rs8.30 from Rs210.32 to Rs202.02.
The price of light diesel oil has been reduced by Rs 4.26 from Rs201.54 to Rs197.28.
The revised petroleum prices were to be announced on September 16, however, the government delayed announcing the updated petroleum prices.
As per sources, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had not proposed reducing the prices of petrol and diesel in its summary sent to the finance division.
The new prices will be effective from September 21, the notification added.
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