ISLAMABAD: In a welcome move for consumers, the federal government has announced a significant reduction in the prices of petroleum products by up to Rs5.66 per litre for the next 15 days, effective October 16. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs5.66 per litre, bringing it down from Rs268.68 to Rs263.02 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been cut by Rs1.39, from Rs276.81 to Rs275.41 per litre. Similarly, the price of kerosene oil…
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Read MorePetrol price slashed by Rs5.66, diesel by Rs1.39 for second half of October
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs5.66 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) has been cut by Rs1.39 per litre. The new rates will be effective from October 16 to October 31, 2025. Following the revision, the new prices are expected to reflect a modest reduction in transport and commodity costs, offering temporary relief to the public after months of price volatility. Future price movements will likely depend on global crude trends and local currency performance against the…
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