The federal authorities on Tuesday introduced new petroleum costs for the subsequent 15 days, protecting petrol unchanged whereas growing the worth of high-speed diesel.
Based on a notification issued by the Finance Division, the worth of petrol will stay at Rs264.61 per litre. Excessive-speed diesel, nevertheless, has been raised by Rs2.78 per litre, bringing the brand new worth to Rs272.77.
The revised charges took impact instantly and can stay in place till the tip of September. Officers mentioned the adjustment was a part of the routine assessment of gas costs, that are linked to worldwide market traits and trade price actions.
The rise comes two weeks after the federal government trimmed diesel costs by Rs3 per litre to Rs269.99, whereas protecting petrol unchanged at Rs264.61. Kerosene and light-weight diesel have been additionally barely diminished in that assessment.
The newest improve in petrol and diesel comes as world oil costs have risen sharply, elevating issues about inflationary pressures in Pakistan’s already strained financial system.
