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Govt sharply hikes petrol price by Rs12.9, HSD by Rs3.72 per litre for Sept 8
The increase follows volatility in global oil markets, with petrol reaching Rs358.77 per litre and diesel Rs381.77, the notification said.
On Monday, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority announced increased Petrol and HSD prices effective tomorrow, with diesel rising 3.72 per litre to Rs381.77 and petrol climbing Rs12.90 to Rs358.77 per litre.
Volatility in international Oil markets prompted the increase, as Brent crude futures rose 85 cents to $97.13 a barrel amid Iran's threats to strike regional energy infrastructure.
Jamaat-E-Islami leader Liaquat Baloch submitted proposals to the government for abolishing the Petrol levy, urging review within three days and threatening continued sit-ins if relief is not granted.
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey, Petrol products constitute one of the country's largest import categories, making the economy highly vulnerable to global crude Oil price fluctuations.
Maritime intelligence firm Marisks warned that tankers are now "instruments of reciprocal economic pressure," threatening stable supply chains as regional conflicts continue to destabilize energy markets.