Petrol price in Pakistan slashed by Rs1.79

By
Ashraf Malkham
A man fills petrol in a car. — AFP/File

Federal Minister for Finance Hammad Azhar on Thursday said Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a reduction in petrol prices.

The government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs1.79, following which it will be sold at 108.56 per litre from April 16.

The premier has also approved reducing the prices of other petroleum products, Azhar said, adding High Speed Diesel (HSD) would be sold at Rs110.76 per litre, after a deduction of Rs2.32.

Kerosene, after a reduction of Rs2.06 in its rates, will be sold at Rs80 per litre, while Light Diesel Oil will be available at Rs77.65 per litre.

ProductsExisting priceNew prices (wef 16/04/2021)Increase/decrease
MS (Petrol)
110.35108.56-1.79
High Speed Diesel (HSD)
113.08110.76-2.36
Kerosene (SKO) 82.0680.00-2.06
Light Diesel Oil79.8677.65-2.21