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Rs74 reduction in petrol prices, diesel cut by Rs67: PM Shehbaz
Key takeaways
- The official notification for the new petroleum prices — revised on a weekly basis since the US-Iran war erupted — is yet to be issued.
- Once notified, the price of petrol will stand at Rs299.78 and high-speed diesel (HSD) at Rs311.78, down from Rs373.78 and Rs378.78 per litre, respectively.
- In a statement from his office, PM Shehbaz said the government was passing on the benefits of an improved regional economic situation and dropping oil prices.
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The official notification for the new petroleum prices — revised on a weekly basis since the US-Iran war erupted — is yet to be issued.
Once notified, the price of petrol will stand at Rs299.78 and high-speed diesel (HSD) at Rs311.78, down from Rs373.78 and Rs378.78 per litre, respectively.
In a statement from his office, PM Shehbaz said the government was passing on the benefits of an improved regional economic situation and dropping oil prices.
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