Pakistan has kept the price of petrol steady at Rs 265.45 per liter, while increasing the cost of diesel by Rs 6, raising it to Rs 284.44 per liter, according to a notification from the Finance Division.
The decision follows the government’s routine bi-weekly review of petroleum product prices, which takes into account global oil rates, currency fluctuations, and domestic regulatory inputs.
Analysts warn that the hike in diesel prices will likely translate into higher transport and goods costs, potentially fueling inflation — especially since diesel is widely used in freight and heavy-duty vehicles.
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