Petrol price in Pakistan expected to rise from Jan 2021, sources say

OGRA has reportedly sent a summary to Petroleum Division, suggesting an increase of Rs2.75 to petrol price

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  • OGRA has sent a summary to Petroleum Division, where it has suggested to increase petrol price by Rs2.75
  • OGRA has asked the division to increase diesel's price by Rs3
  • Final decision to be taken after consultations with Prime Minister Imran Khan

The price of petrol in the country is expected to rise beginning January 1, 2020, sources informed Geo News on Wednesday.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has sent a summary to the Petroleum Division, where it has suggested to increase petrol prices by Rs2.75, per sources.

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Moreover, OGRA has asked the division to increase the price of diesel by Rs3, sources said, adding that the finance ministry would take a final decision after consulting Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The new prices will be announced tomorrow (Thursday), sources added.

The current petroleum products prices are:

ProductCurrent petroleum products price
Petrol103.69
High-Speed Diesel 
108.44
Kerosene Oil70.29
Light Diesel Oil67.86