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Govt slashes diesel price by Rs32.63 per litre, petrol rises Rs2.97

The government on Wednesday announced a sharp reduction of Rs32.63 per litre in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD), while petrol became costlier by Rs2.97 per litre with effect from August 20, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the price of HSD has been reduced from Rs395.69 to Rs363.06 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of motor spirit…

Govt slashes diesel price by Rs32.63 per litre, petrol rises Rs2.97

The government has announced a significant fuel price adjustment, reducing the price of high-speed diesel by Rs32.63 per litre and increasing the cost of petrol by Rs2.97 per litre. This change, effective from August 20, 2026, sees the diesel price drop from Rs395.69 to Rs363.06 per litre, while petrol rises from Rs334.54 to Rs337.51 per litre. The decision reflects the government's ongoing practice of aligning fuel prices with international oil market trends and other cost factors.

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