The Federal Government may increase the Petrol Prices in Pakistan by Rs. 7 per litre starting 1 February 2022. Meanwhile, the Price of Diesel is expected to decrease by Rs. 10 per litre. as per media reports. The final decision will be taken by the Finance Ministry after consultation with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The new Petrol Prices in Pakistan will come into effect from 1 February 2022 and these will remain applicable until the mid of the month. This will take the Petrol Price in Pakistan over Rs. 150 per litre, an all time high in the history of the country amid the already surging inflation in the country.
It is pertinent to mention the Government had increase the Petrol Prices in Pakistan on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan for the second half of January 2022. The current Petrol Price in Pakistan is Rs. 147.83 per litre, the Price of High-Speed Diesel is Rs. 144.62 per litre, while the Price of Kerosene Oil and Light Diesel Oil (LDO) is Rs. 116.48 per litre and Rs. 114.54 per litre, respectively.
Petrol Prices in Pakistan (w.e.f 16.01.2022)
| PRODUCT | CURRENT PRICE (PKR) | Change (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 147.83 | +3.01 |
| High Speed Diesel (HSD) | 144.62 | +3.00 |
| Kerosene Oil | 116.48 | +3.00 |
| Light Diesel Oil (LDO) | 114.54 | +3.33 |
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