{
  "id": 1953385,
  "title": "Govt announces 'significant decrease of Rs30-32' in diesel price after talks with refineries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/govt-announces-significant-decrease-of-rs30-32-in-diesel-price-after-1953385",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T14:49:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2023916/govt-announces-significant-decrease-of-rs30-32-in-diesel-price-after-talks-with-refineries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistani government has announced a significant reduction in diesel prices after negotiations with refineries, according to Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik. The price decrease is expected to be more than Rs30 to Rs32, a move praised by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Malik stated that the refineries accepted the government's demand, acknowledging the challenges while finalizing the reduction. Tarar, the minister of petroleum and natural resources, emphasized that refining is crucial to diesel production and that Ogra will soon announce the exact reduction figure. The prime minister chaired a meeting to hold negotiations with oil refineries and extend relief to the public. Tarar explained that the government understands the hardships faced by people, noting a global rise in oil prices due to the Middle East war. To provide relief, the government has used subsidies, targeted subsidies, and spent Rs130 billion. The move is seen as a significant step and a gift to the people, potentially benefiting goods transporters and public transport users who rely on diesel. The prime minister expressed hope that this reduction would have a positive economic impact and hinted at more positive news in the coming days.",
  "summary": "The Pakistani government has recently announced a significant decrease in diesel prices, following discussions with petroleum refineries. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik informed the media that the price reduction would be more than \"Rs30 to Rs32\", following the talks with the refineries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had made a request to the refineries, instructing the minister to negotiate with them. After multiple virtual meetings, the refineries accepted the government's demand and agreed to decrease the diesel price by more than Rs30 or Rs32. The finalization of the exact amount will be determined by Ogra after further calculations.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}