Petrol price rises by Rs1.20 per litre, diesel gets cheaper

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs1.20 per litre while reducing the price of high-speed diesel by 17 paisa per litre.

As per a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the federal government’s pricing mechanism.

Following the revision, petrol will cost Rs393.86 per litre, up from Rs392.66. The price of high-speed diesel has been reduced to Rs396.65 per litre from Rs396.82.

Petroleum Product Previous Price Latest Price Change
Petrol Rs392.66/litre Rs393.86/litre +Rs1.20
High-Speed Diesel (HSD) Rs396.82/litre Rs396.65/litre −Rs0.17
However, the latest adjustment follows the government’s reduction of petrol prices by Rs2.71 per litre on Tuesday, bringing the rate down to Rs392.66. The price of high-speed diesel was also reduced by three paisa to Rs396.82 per litre.