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Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92 per litre, diesel by Rs15
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Pakistan's government increased petrol prices by Rs14.92 per litre and diesel by Rs15, effective May 9, with petrol now at Rs414.78 and diesel at Rs414.58 per litre. The increase is expected to affect transportation costs for middle and lower-income groups reliant on private vehicles and public transport.
Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92 per litre, diesel by Rs15
The government raised the price of petrol by Rs14.92 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 on Friday.
Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs414.78 per litre and HSD’s at Rs414.58.
The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the increase said the new prices would be effective from May 9.
Petrol is mostly used in private transport, small vehicles, rickshaws and two-wheelers and has a direct bearing on the budget of the middle and lower-middle class. High-spee
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