Petrol price raised by Rs13.55 per litre
The caretaker government on Wednesday increased the per-litre price of petrol by Rs13.55 and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.75 for the next fortnight ending Feb 15, citing higher international market and import premiums. The government has also raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs1.16 per kilogram for February. In a late-night announcement, the Ministry of Finance said the government has decided to bring changes in the current prices of petroleum products during the fortnight starting from Feb 1, as recommended by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). The petrol price thus went up by 5pc while that of HSD rose by 1pc with immediate effect.