ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has announced increase in the ex-depot price of petrol and decrease in the rate of High-Speed Diesel (HSD), effective from August 6.
The daily fuel prices were revised on the recommendations of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra).
As per the revised rates, petrol has been increased by Rs4.45 per litre from Rs328.56 to Rs333.01. However, HSD saw a decline of Rs2.00 per litre, moving from Rs385.86 to Rs383.86.
Under the current pricing framework, Ogra updates fuel tariffs on the daily basis to reflect Singapore Platts trends in the last seven working days and currency exchange movements.
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The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance announced a wheel jam strike on August 8. They demand reduction in taxes on diesel and restore fuel prices to July 1, 2024 level.
Meanwhile, the petroleum levy remains unchanged at Rs80 per litre on petrol but increased on HSD from Rs70.82 to Rs72.26. Climate Support Levy (CSL) has been maintained at Rs5. Custom Duty is set at Rs21 on petrol and Rs15.68 on HSD.
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