ISLAMABAD – The federal government is likely to announce a slight increase in petrol price for the first fortnight of October 2024 in contradiction to previous reports claiming another dip in petroleum prices.
Reports said the petrol price would be slightly increased by 11 paisas while the high speed diesel price would be decreased by Rs2.11 per litre.
The government would announce the new petroleum prices for the firs half of October next week after getting approval from prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Earlier, it had emerged that there will be a considerable reduction in fuel prices amid downward trend in inflation rate.
Petrol Price in Pakistan
In last fortnight review, the federal government slashed petrol prices by Rs10, setting the new price at Rs249.10 per litre. The cost of high-speed diesel (HSD) was decreased by Rs13.06, bringing it to Rs249.69 per litre.
| Fuel Type | Current Price |
| Petrol | 249.10 |
| High-Speed Diesel | 249.69 |
| Light Diesel Oil | 141.93 |
| Kerosene Oil | 158.47 |
Light diesel oil prices fell by Rs12.12 to Rs141.93, and kerosene oil was cut by Rs11.15, now priced at Rs158.47, according to a notification from the Finance Division.
