Petrol prices set for major hike from tonight

ISLAMABAD: the government is poised to increase petroleum product prices from july 16 with petrol expected to go up by Rs 7 . 67 per liter high speed diesel by rs 3 .72 per liter and kerosene by rs 2.73 per liter . 



According to a proposal to rise the levy on petroleum  products  has been prepared and is awaiting final approval from prime minster shahbaz sharif .

the ministry of finance is expected to announce the new prices tonight following consultations with the permier.


the potential hike in petrol prices  was reported earlier  on july 13, when it was revealed that the government is considering a substantial increase in petroleum product prices as consumer brace   for the impact amid existing  inflationary  pressures .


Consumers already grappling  with inflation are expected to face an additional blow due to the hike in petroleum products prices  for the latter half of july 2024 . 


It was reported  that the adjustments, influenced.by global oil prices currency exchange rates and financial dynamics  in the energy sector could elevate petrol to RS 273.28 per litre .HSD  to rs 281.25 kerosene oil to rs 184.25 and LDO to Rs 166.65 during the latter half of july 2024.



last week sources also indicated the possibility of further oil price hikes in the event of an additional petroleum levy of RS  per liter.,


yesterday .The PML -N-led federal government finally notified a phenomenal increase  in power traiff  for all consumers including those served by the K .Electric  --  a hike that is going to affect  .millions of powers of users across the country.


The power  division on sunday issued the notification for the increase in the basic electricity traiff   raising the basic tariif for domestic consumers by up to Rs 7 .12 per unit However  domestic consumers using up to 200 units per month are exempt from this increase for three months. 

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