ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued a notification announcing a further increase in petrol and high-speed diesel prices, ARY News reported.
According to the OGRA notification, petrol has been increased by Rs4.10 per litre, taking its new price to Rs384.34 per litre.
The price of high-speed diesel has been raised by Rs6.41 per litre, with the new rate set at Rs415.83 per litre.
The revised petrol price and diesel rate will take effect from September 16, according to the notification.
The latest increase has pushed petroleum prices further upward amid rising global oil prices.
The latest increase comes as the government has announced a special relief scheme to reduce the impact of rising oil prices on the public amid recent tensions in the Middle East and the resultant increase in global oil prices.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a relief of Rs100 per litre will be provided on petrol for users of motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi rickshaws and vehicles up to 800cc under the special relief scheme.
Motorcycle, rickshaw and Qingqi users, as well as other two- and three-wheeler users, will receive a relief of Rs100 per litre on up to 20 litres of petrol per month.
Similarly, owners of small cars up to 800cc will receive a relief of Rs100 per litre on up to 30 litres of petrol per month.
The prime minister said the scheme will be implemented in Islamabad Capital Territory on the night between Monday and Tuesday. It will be extended to the rest of the country, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, on the night between Wednesday and Thursday.
Registration for the special relief scheme started today. The registration procedure will be communicated to the public through an awareness campaign.
Shehbaz Sharif said the government fully realizes the difficulties being faced by the public due to the increase in oil prices.
He said the government would not leave the people alone in this difficult hour.
The prime minister thanked the provinces for their cooperation in providing information regarding motorcycles, rickshaws and small vehicles for registration under the scheme.
