Starting August 16, petroleum products are expected to undergo a notable price hike. In particular, the price of petrol is projected to rise by Rs15 per litre, while diesel will likely see a steeper increase of Rs20 per litre.
This surge in prices is attributed to a rise in global commodity rates. Recent reports indicate that the cost of crude oil has climbed by $5 per barrel, going from $86 to $91 per barrel. This increase is largely due to the elevated prices of petroleum products on the global market. Additionally, a separate premium charge of $2 per barrel has been applied to crude oil.
Simultaneously, the international prices for both diesel and gasoline have also experienced a $5 surge, climbing from $97 per barrel to $102 per barrel.
Should these prices remain unchanged, the anticipated effect on Pakistan’s fuel market would translate to a Rs15 per litre hike for petrol and a more substantial Rs20 per litre increase for diesel.
In the context of the previous fortnightly review conducted by the outgoing government, a significant Rs19 per litre escalation in petrol and diesel prices had been announced. This decision was justified as being in alignment with the demands of the International Monetary Fund.
