ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has dropped petroleum bombs on the people in the dark of night.
An increase in the price of petrol by Rs 17.50 per litre
The new price of petrol has increased to 290 rupees 45 paise per litre
Increase in the price of high speed diesel by 20 rupees per liter
The price of high speed diesel has increased to 293 rupees 40 paise per liter
Ministry of Finance has issued a notification.
The price hike has been implemented from Wednesday, a notification issued here on Tuesday night said.
| Product | Existing price w.e.f Aug 1 | New price w.e.f Aug 16 | Change |
| Petrol | 272.95 | 290.45 | +17.50 |
| Diesel | 273.40 | 293.40 | +20 |
