The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday changed the petrol and diesel prices, with the new rates taking effect from Friday, November 6.
What are the petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan today?
The price of petrol was decreased by Rs9.41, and the price of diesel was decreased by Rs5.56. A notification has been issued in this regard as well.
The price of petrol has been set at Rs352.59 per litre, and the price of diesel has been set at Rs382.25 per litre. These prices have been changed for the next 24 hours.
Yesterday, OGRA reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), according to an official notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
Effective November 5, the price of petrol was cut by Rs7.06 per litre to Rs362, while high-speed diesel became cheaper by Rs3.71 per litre, bringing its new price to Rs387.81.
Before that, OGRA reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, according to an official notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
Effective November 3, the price of petrol was cut by Rs3.40 per litre to Rs374.51. High-speed diesel became cheaper by Rs7.76 per litre, bringing its price to Rs395.20.
Petroleum minister hints at possible petrol price relief
Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has expressed hope that people may receive good news about petrol prices.
Speaking at a press conference with Information Minister Attaullah Tarar recently, he said international oil prices remained low.
The petroleum minister also said the government is taking steps to control high LPG prices and stop sellers from making extra profits.
He said the Prime Minister has directed officials to protect people from rising costs. He added that some sellers were taking advantage of the public by charging high prices for LPG.
