POL prices expected to increase next week

ISLAMABAD: The price of petroleum products is expected to increase next week following a rise in the per barrel price of crude oil in the international market.

The price of petroleum products are expected to increase by up to Rs7 per litre. According to sources, the per litre price of petrol and diesel could be increased by Rs5 while the price of HOBC may increase by Rs6-7.

The price of crude oil has rise by $10 per barrel in the international market and is currently being sold at $116.