ISLAMABAD: The petrol prices in Pakistan to remain unchanged for a period of 13 days till 28 February 2021 on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan rejects the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
OGRA had forwarded a summary to PM a few days ago, seeking an increase of Rs 14.07 per litre in the price of petrol and Rs13.61 per litre in the price of high speed diesel.
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Petrol price in Pakistan to remain at Rs. 111.9 per liter while diesel price rate to Rs. 116.07 per liter.
Meanwhile, prices of Kerosene oil and light-speed diesel have been increased by Rs. 3.54 per liter and Rs. 3 per liter respectively bringing new rates to Rs. 80.19 per litre and Rs. 79.23 per litre.
Petrol prices from 16 February 2021
| NEW PRICE (PKR) | Change (PKR) |
|---|---|
| 111.9 | 0.00 |
| 116.07 | 0.00 |
| 80.19 | 0.00 |
| 79.23 | 0.00 |
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had originally recommended an increase of Rs. 12 per liter for petrol price in Pakistan while proposing a hike of Rs. 10 per litre in diesel price. However, the prime minister did approve of such a massive hike.
These petrol prices in Pakistan will remain in place till February 28, 2021.
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