The government has approved the summary for an increase in petrol prices.

Petrol will now cost Rs98.89 after an increase of Rs6.

The price of high-speed diesel has been increased to Rs117.43, light diesel will cost Rs80.54 and kerosene oil will cost Rs89.31.

The new price will be implemented from April 1 onwards.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority had forwarded the summary on Friday.

OGRA had recommended an increase of Rs11.91 in petrol prices, Rs11.17 in high-speed diesel, Rs6.49 in light diesel, and Rs6.65 in kerosene oil.

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