Govt cuts petrol, high-speed diesel prices by Rs5 per litre

Petrol to cost Rs409.78 and diesel Rs409.58 per litre after latest government revision

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The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5 per litre each for the next week.

According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, under the revised prices, HSD will cost Rs409.58 per litre, while petrol will be available at Rs409.78 per litre.

The Petroleum Division said the revised prices would take effect from midnight and remain applicable for the next week.

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