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Pakistan Raises Petrol to Rs265.45 and Diesel to Rs278.44 in Fortnightly Review

Officials attribute the revision to global oil prices alongside rupee weakness.

Overview

  • A Finance Division notification lifts petrol by Rs 2.43 per liter to Rs 265.45 and high-speed diesel by Rs 3.02 to Rs 278.44.
  • The revised rates take effect from midnight on November 1 and remain in place through November 15 under the regular two-week cycle.
  • Pricing is set after OGRA evaluates international fuel markets and exchange-rate movements before the government issues final rates.
  • Analysts caution that persistent strength in global oil benchmarks and pressure on the rupee could lead to further near-term increases.
  • Higher fuel costs are expected to raise transportation expenses and push up prices of essential goods, adding to inflation pressures.