Govt Increases Petrol Price by Rs4.61, Cuts Diesel by Rs1.96 for Sept 22
OGRA raised petrol prices by Rs4.61 a litre and cut diesel by Rs1.96 as the government and Jamaat-e-Islami continue talks over the petroleum levy.
- On Tuesday, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority increased petrol prices by Rs4.61 to Rs393.75 per litre, while decreasing high-speed diesel by Rs1.96 to Rs422.08 per litre.
- Negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami continue as the party's 'super long march' moves toward Multan, with the group demanding complete abolition of the petroleum levy.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expanded the Prime Minister Fuel Relief Scheme to support 11.8 million beneficiaries, including owners of motorcycles, rickshaws, and cars with engines up to 800cc.
- Government delegations proposed abolishing the petroleum levy for one year; Jamaat-e-Islami leadership indicated they may pause the march if serious relief is provided.
- With Pakistan's reliance on imported petroleum, global supply chain volatility and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East directly impact domestic fuel pricing and economic stability.
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Petrol Nears Rs400 Mark as September Brings Rs50.96 Increase
ISLAMABAD: The Shehbaz government has increased the price of petrol by Rs4.61 per litre, taking the new price to Rs393.75 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been reduced by Rs1.96 per litre, bringing it down to Rs422.08 per litre. Following the latest revision in petroleum prices, petrol has become Rs50.96 per […]
Petrol price climbs Rs4.61, diesel slashed Rs1.96 per litre as oil prices creep up in global markets
The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs4.61 per litre while reducing the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs1.96 per litre, with the revised rates taking effect from Tuesday. Petrol will now be sold at Rs393.75 per litre, up from Rs389.14, while the price of HSD has been reduced to Rs422.08 […]
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs4.61, lowers diesel rate by Rs1.96
LAHORE MIRROR — The government on Monday hiked the price of petrol by Rs4.61 per litre, but slashed that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.96 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs393.75 per litre while HSD will cost Rs422.08 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and [...]
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