Fuel Price Hike: Petrol and Diesel Become Costlier by Rs 8.36 and Rs 10.39 Per Liter

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The price of petrol has increased by Rs 10.39 per liter and the price of diesel has increased by Rs 10.39 per liter. With the start of the new financial year, the Pakistan government has increased the fuel prices for the second consecutive fortnight.

According to the notification of the Finance Department, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 8.36 per liter, taking its new price from Rs 258.43 to Rs 266.79 per liter. The price of high-speed diesel has increased by Rs 10.39 per liter, taking its price from Rs 262.59 to Rs 272.98 per liter. New prices of petrol and diesel have come into effect in Pakistan from July 1. According to media reports, this latest increase in the prices of petrol and diesel has been done following the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the concerned ministries. The government said that the increase in fuel prices is due to fluctuations in international market trends, which have affected global oil prices.

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