Islamabad: The Pakistan government has hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 5.15 per litre and Rs 5.65 per litre respectively, even as the country is facing a severe financial crunch.
Prime Minister Imran Khan late on Wednesday approved the recommendation of the Oil and Gas Development Authority’s (OGRA) to increase the fuel prices. While petrol will cost Rs 117.83 a litre, a litre of diesel will cost Rs 132.47, Geo News reported.
Apart from the hike in petrol and diesel prices, the rates of kerosene oil and light diesel have now become costlier by Rs 5.38 and Rs 8.90. The new prices for diesel, kerosene and light diesel now stands at Rs 132.47 and Rs 103.84 respectively.
