ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has announced that petroleum product prices will remain unchanged until July 27, as per the report.
According to a notification issued by the division, the existing fuel prices will remain in effect for Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27.
Under the current rates, petrol will continue to be sold at Rs335.18 per litre, while high-speed diesel will remain at Rs383.46 per litre during the two days.
The price of kerosene oil has also been kept unchanged at Rs301.14 per litre.
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Earlier, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel for the fifth time in a row, as per a notification issued on Friday.
The latest revision increased the price of petrol by Rs3.66 per litre, taking it to Rs335.18 per litre. High-speed diesel was also increased by Rs4.80 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs383.46 per litre.
This marks the fifth consecutive rise in fuel prices, adding to the financial burden on consumers and increasing transportation costs.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said the government had been forced to raise petroleum prices because of the prevailing situation.
He added that OGRA was revising fuel prices daily and assured that the process would remain transparent and fair.