The price of kerosene has been increased by Rs8.70 per litre, according to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Saturday.

Under the revised rates, the price of kerosene has been fixed at Rs280.70 per litre.

Previously, kerosene was being sold at Rs272 per litre.

The new price came into effect following the issuance of the notification by OGRA.