{
  "id": 12680643,
  "title": "Govt hikes petrol price by Rs1.82, cuts diesel by Re0.91 per litre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/govt-hikes-petrol-price-by-rs1-82-cuts-diesel-by-re0-91-per-litre",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:01:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443120/govt-hikes-petrol-price-by-rs182-cuts-diesel-by-re091-per-litre"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 8, 2026, the government announced an increase in the price of petrol by Rs1.82 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs396.65. Simultaneously, diesel prices were reduced by 91 paisa to Rs394.94 per litre. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) adjusted the ex-depot prices of petroleum products in line with fluctuations in international market prices, Platts rates, premiums, and other associated costs. This new pricing structure will remain effective under the government's petroleum pricing mechanism.",
  "summary": "The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs1.82 per litre to Rs396.65, while reducing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 91 paisa to Rs394.94 per litre, effective October 8, 2026. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism, according to the Petroleum Division. It added that…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}