In a move to ease the burden on masses dealing with high inflation, the caretaker government has decided to lower the cost of petrol by Rs40 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 for the next two weeks.
The new per litre rates are set at Rs283.38 for petrol and Rs303.18 for diesel.
This change comes as a response to fluctuations in international fuel prices and an improved exchange rate, leading the government to adjust consumer prices for petroleum products.
For the second time in a row, the interim government is taking steps to lower petroleum prices, following three consecutive bi-weekly increases.
In the previous adjustment, petrol saw a reduction of Rs8 per litre, while high-speed diesel decreased by Rs11 per litre.
Between August 15 and September 15, the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel had surged by Rs58.43 and Rs55.83 per litre, reaching historic highs at retail of Rs331-333 per litre.
Earlier this week, it was anticipated that the prices of HSD and petrol would dip below Rs300 per litre in the upcoming review, thanks to a significant decline in global oil rates and the strengthening of the rupee.
