Petrol Prices reduced by Rs.15 per liter - PM Khan

The government of Pakistan has announced that it will be reducing petrol prices by Rs.15 per liter as part of a relief package amid the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation.

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The Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar took to Twitter to announce the reduction in petrol prices by Rs.15.

Petrol, Diesel prices shall be reduced by Rs 15/litre.
1 crore 20 lac individuals will receive Rs 3000 for 4 months.
Rs 50 billion have been set aside for utility store corporation.
Concessional loans to SME and agriculture sector.
Taxes cut on essential commodities and more.
— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) March 24, 2020

The new reduced petrol prices will be:

	Old Price (PKR)	New Price (PKR)	Reduction (PKR)
Petrol	111.60	96.6	15
Diesel	122.26	107.26	15

Although this has been announced Prime Minister Imran Khan in a press conference, a notification has not been issued stating when these new prices will come into effect.

This is part of a economic relief package of Rs. 1200 billion that has been announced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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