ISLAMABAD: The petrol prices in Pakistan have been increased as per the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan after reviewing the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
The price of petrol have been increased with the current rate at Rs. 103.69 per liter while high-speed diesel has seen an increase of Rs. 3.01 per litre and bringing the new rate to Rs. 108.44 per liter.
However, prices of Kerosene oil and light-speed diesel have also been increased by Rs. 5 and Rs. 7.43 respectively bringing the new rates at Rs. 70.29 per liter and Rs. 67.86 per liter respectively.
Petrol Prices in Pakistan from 16 December 2020
| PRODUCT | OLD PRICE (PKR) | NEW PRICE (PKR) | Change (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 100.69 | 103.69 | +3.00 |
| High Speed Diesel (HSD) | 105.43 | 108.44 | +3.01 |
| Kerosene | 65.29 | 70.29 | +5.00 |
| Light Speed Diesel (LDO) | 62.86 | 67.86 | +5.00 |
Earlier it was reported that OGRA recommended that petrol price in Pakistan should be increased by Rs. 5 per liter while high-speed diesel should be increased by Rs. 7 per liter according to the summary sent to the Finance Ministry.
These petrol prices in Pakistan will remain in place till December 31th, 2020.
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