Petrol, diesel jump; LPG becomes cheaper

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 56 paise and Rs2.96 per litre, respectively, effective immediately for the fortnight ending Jan 15.

On the other hand, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) notified a reduction in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by Rs4.01 per kg, or 1.58 per cent, for January.

In a late-night announ­cement, the Ministry of Finance said Ogra had worked out the consumer prices of petroleum products...