Govt drops petrol bomb on inflation-hit masses

The federal government has increased the price of petrol to a historic high in a bid to appease the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for unlocking the critical loan tranche, hours after unveiling a tax-loaded mini-budget

The price of petrol has been moved up to Rs272 per litre after an increase of Rs22.20, a press release from the Finance Division read, noting that the surge has taken place due to the rupee's devaluation against the dollar.

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The price of high-speed diesel has been increased to Rs280 per litre after a hike of Rs17.20. Kerosene oil will now be available at Rs202.73 per litre following a Rs12.90 hike. Meanwhile, light diesel oil will be available at Rs196.68 per litre after an increase of Rs9.68.

The new prices will come into effect from 12am tonight.