Increase in petroleum prices in Pakistan

Increase in petroleum prices in Pakistan

In the upcoming adjustments to petroleum product prices expected in thesecond half of November, a dynamic scenario is anticipated. Predictionssuggest a potential increase of Rs3.18 per litre in petrol prices, reachingRs286.56 per litre from the current Rs283.38.

On the other hand, high-speed diesel (HSD) is poised for a substantialreduction, decreasing by Rs8.30 per litre to Rs294.88 from the existingRs303.18. This mixed trend extends to kerosene oil, projected to undergo areduction to Rs205.42 per litre from Rs211.03, reflecting a decrease ofRs5.61 per litre.

Similarly, light diesel oil (LDO) is expected to witness a notable cut ofRs8.33 per litre, bringing its price down to Rs181.13 per litre fromRs189.46.

The determinants of these prices include current government taxes andadjustments based on the US dollar exchange rate.