The government on Tuesday announced an increase in petrol and High Speed Disesl (HSD) prices, raising them by Rs1.12 and Rs1.11 per litre, respectively, amid volatility in international oil markets.
Under the revised rates, petrol will now cost Rs343.10 per litre, while HSD will be priced at Rs371.80 per litre.
According to a notification, the new fuel prices will remain effective for August 26 and 27.
Ogra has also begun publishing daily petroleum prices on its website to improve transparency and allow changes in international oil prices to be passed on to consumers more quickly.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said the daily prices are based on a seven-day average of international market prices, in line with international practice.
Amid volatility in global oil rates on the back of renewed hostilities in the Middle East, the government decided to switch to a daily fuel price review mechanism.
The government had introduced a weekly fuel price review system after the conflict in the Middle East began on February 28, when Israel and the United States attacked Iran, leading Tehran to shut the Strait of Hormuz — the main route before the war for around a fifth of global energy supplies.
Tensions have mounted since a fragile June truce between Tehran and Washington collapsed, reviving fears of full-scale war and disrupting energy flows through the Strait.
