ISLAMABAD: The government has announced to reduce petroleum product prices by as much as six rupees a litre, ARY News reported.
On recommendations of Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved these changes in the prices of petroleum products.
Prices of diesel and petrol were slashed by Rs6.37 and Rs2.41 a litre respectively.
No significant changes were made in prices of kerosene oil and light diesel oil. Kerosene price was reduced by Rs0.46 a litre, while light diesel price was increased by Rs0.59 a litre.
The new prices will take effect from 12:00am on Saturday (September 1).