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Govt Shocks Public With Unseen Increase in Petrol Prices

The federal government has increased the prices of petroleum products, raising the price of petrol by Rs. 137.23 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs. 184.49 per litre.

The new price of petrol will be Rs. 458.4 and diesel will be sold at Rs. 520.35 per litre.

Calculations

Previous petrol price = 458.40 − 137.23 = Rs. 321.17 per litre

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  • Diesel new price: Rs. 520.35
  • Increase: Rs. 184.49

Previous diesel price = 520.35 − 184.49 = Rs. 335.86 per litre

  • Petrol: Rs. 321.17 → Rs. 458.40 (+Rs. 137.23)
  • Diesel: Rs. 335.86 → Rs. 520.35 (+Rs. 184.49)

A week ago, the federal government kept both petrol and diesel rates unchanged despite the trade crisis caused by the Gulf War.

In the past 6 fuel price reviews, the federal government has increased fuel rates in 4 out of 6 sessions.

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Jehangir Nasir