{
  "id": 7366529,
  "title": "Govt increases petrol by Rs4.42 per litre, HSD by Rs6.10 per litre amid rising global oil prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/govt-increases-petrol-by-rs4-42-per-litre-hsd-by-rs6-10-per-litre",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:54:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2029913/govt-increases-petrol-by-rs442-per-litre-hsd-by-rs610-per-litre-amid-rising-global-oil-prices"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn Business",
        "title": "Govt increases petrol by Rs4.42 per litre, HSD by Rs6.10 per litre amid rising global oil prices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/govt-increases-petrol-by-rs4-42-per-litre-hsd-by-rs6-10-per-litre-7368447",
        "published": "2026-09-14T17:54:26.000Z"
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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."
}