Petroleum prices are expected to increase from March 1, as Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended an increase of Rs 20.70.
The final decision regarding the changes will be made later in the day by the finance ministry after approval from Prime Minister Imran Khan.
OGRA has recommended an increase of Rs 20,70 for petrol while a hike of Rs 19.61 for high speed diesel prices.
In the start of February, OGRA’s summary of increasing petroleum prices by Rs 14.07 was rejected by PM Imran Khan.