Petrol prices have increased by Rs 3.20 per litre. The prices of High Speed Diesel (HSD) have increased by Rs 2.95 per litre. Kerosene prices see an increase of Rs 3 per litre. Meanwhile, Light Diesel Oil prices have increased by Rs 4.42 per litre. Prime Minister Imran Khan approved this changes in a meeting today, which will be effective from January 16.
Earlier, a copy of a recommendation summary presented by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to the Prime Minister had been provided to media through reliable sources, which recommended relatively steeper increases in fuel prices, including a Rs 13.07 rise in petrol prices.