ISLAMABAD: The petrol prices in Pakistan will have increased starting 1 February 2021 for a period of 15 days till 15 February 2021 on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan after reviewing the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
Petrol price in Pakistan has increased by Rs. 2.70 per liter bringing the new rate at Rs. 111.9 per liter while diesel price has been hiked by Rs. 2.88 per liter bringing the new rate to Rs. 116.07 per liter.
Meanwhile, prices of Kerosene oil and light-speed diesel have been increased by Rs. 3.54 per liter and Rs. 3 per liter respectively bringing new rates to Rs. 80.19 per litre and Rs. 79.23 per litre.
Petrol Prices in Pakistan from 1 February 2021
PRODUCT | OLD PRICE (PKR) | NEW PRICE (PKR) | Change (PKR) |
---|---|---|---|
Petrol | 109.2 | 111.9 | 2.70 |
High Speed Diesel (HSD) | 113.19 | 116.07 | 2.88 |
Kerosene | 76.65 | 80.19 | 3.54 |
Light Speed Diesel (LDO) | 76.23 | 79.23 | 3.00 |
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had originally recommended an increase of Rs. 12 per litre for petrol price in Pakistan while proposing a hike of Rs. 10 per litre in diesel price. However, the prime minister did approve of such a massive hike.
These petrol prices in Pakistan will remain place till February 15, 2021.
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