Petrol price may cross Rs 150 mark for first time in Pakistan soon
Islamabad: Pakistan may soon see petrol price crossing Rs 150 per litre mark, putting more pressure on the people of the South Asian country, media reports said.
In the international market, the prices of petrol and diesel have been increased by Rs6 and Rs5 per litre respectively since February 1, well-placed sources told The News International.
Currently, petrol is being sold in the county at Rs 147.83 per litre, high-speed diesel (HSD) at Rs 144.62 and light diesel oil (LDO) at Rs 114.54 per litre in the country, the newspaper reported.
Pakistan is struggling with the falling economic condition.
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