Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs1.97 per litre


 The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.97 per litre for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum.

Under the revised rates, the price of petrol has been fixed at Rs297.53 per litre, while HSD will now cost Rs309.50 per litre.

The new prices came into effect at midnight and will remain applicable for the next week, the notification said.


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