Petrol prices in Pakistan could increase by up to Rs1.54 per litre from September 16, while high-speed diesel may rise by Rs4.79, industry sources said on Saturday.

Preliminary calculations also indicate kerosene could climb by Rs3.06 and light diesel by Rs3.68 per litre.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will send its final working to the Petroleum Division on 15 September.

The Petroleum Division and Ministry of Finance will then forward the proposal, including levies and taxes, to the prime minister for approval.

New rates will take effect after the prime minister’s consent.

:On September 1, the federal government announced a Rs3 per litre reduction in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD), while keeping the price of petrol unchanged for another fortnight.

According to an

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