Govt increases petrol by Rs4.42 per litre, HSD by Rs6.10 per litre amid rising global oil prices
The government on Monday increased the price of petrol by Rs4.42 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.10 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs380.24 per litre while HSD will cost Rs409.42 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification,…
The Pakistani government has announced a price increase for petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) to combat rising global oil prices. The petrol price will now be Rs380.24 per litre, up from Rs375.82, while HSD will cost Rs409.42 per litre, up from Rs403.32. These changes will take effect on Sept 15, and the government will continue to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel.
The new prices come after the government announced a relief scheme for motorcycle, auto, and 800cc vehicle owners, providing Rs100 per litre relief for two-wheelers and Rs100 per litre for vehicles up to 800cc on a monthly quota basis.
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