Summary The government has approved increase in prices of petroleum products which takes effect today.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Ministry of Petroleum has approved the summary of increase in prices of petrolem products.
OGRA had recommended increase in the price of Petrol by Rs 5.45, diesel by Rs 2.63, light diesel by Rs 2.81 per litre.
After the approval of increase in prices, Petrol has been increased by Rs 4.12, diesel Rs 4.69, kerosene oil Rs 2.14 and light diesel Rs 2.81.
The new per litre price of Petrol has jumped to Rs 113.25, diesel Rs 116.85, kerosene oil Rs 108.13 and light diesel Rs 10.29.
Meanwhile, sale of petroleum products remained suspended on Monday at several petrol pumps of Lahore due to expected hike in prices.
According to Petroleum Dealers Association, the shortage occurred due to low supply by the petroleum companies.
