Pakistan hikes price of petrol by PKR 6.39, diesel by PKR 7.83

Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) The Pakistan government has raised the price of petrol by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 6.39 while high-speed diesel (HSD) has been hiked by PKR 7.83 litre.

After the latest decision, the petrol price in Pakistan now rises to PKR 327.12 per litre while HSD price stood at PKR 375.04. The new prices will be applicable on Thursday (July 23), according to the Pakistan Petroleum Division's notification, leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported.