Aaj TV English News - Business & Economy https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:11 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:11 +0500 60 Major shock for consumers as Pakistan announces new petroleum prices https://english.aaj.tv/news/330411935/major-shock-for-consumers-as-pakistan-announces-new-petroleum-prices <p><strong>The government has announced that the prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged, following a notification from the Finance Ministry.</strong></p> <p>The price of petrol is confirmed at Rs254.63 per liter, while diesel is set at Rs258.64 per liter.</p> <p>Despite <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330410827/massive-cut-in-petroleum-prices-expected">expectations of a potential decrease in petrol prices</a> by Rs8.27 per liter and a reduction of Rs6.96 in high-speed diesel, the current rates will remain in effect.</p> <p>In addition to price stability, the government has adjusted the levy rates on petroleum products.</p> <ul> <li>The levy on petrol has increased to Rs8.72, raising the total to Rs78.72 from the previous rate of 70 Pakistani Rupees.</li> <li>The levy on high-speed diesel has risen by Rs7.01 Pakistani Rupees, now set at 77.01.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Read more</strong></p> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330411072/imf-recommends-increase-in-motor-spirit-high-speed-diesel-prices">IMF recommends increase in motor spirit, high-speed diesel prices</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330411470/big-drop-in-petrol-prices-expected-in-pakistan">Big drop in petrol prices expected in Pakistan</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330409948/how-much-you-will-pay-after-electricity-prices-reduction-new-tariff-notified">How much you will pay after electricity prices reduction: New tariff notified</a></p> </blockquote> The government has announced that the prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged, following a notification from the Finance Ministry.

The price of petrol is confirmed at Rs254.63 per liter, while diesel is set at Rs258.64 per liter.

Despite expectations of a potential decrease in petrol prices by Rs8.27 per liter and a reduction of Rs6.96 in high-speed diesel, the current rates will remain in effect.

In addition to price stability, the government has adjusted the levy rates on petroleum products.

  • The levy on petrol has increased to Rs8.72, raising the total to Rs78.72 from the previous rate of 70 Pakistani Rupees.
  • The levy on high-speed diesel has risen by Rs7.01 Pakistani Rupees, now set at 77.01.

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