PM rejects OGRA’s proposal to increase petrol price

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has rejected the OGRA's proposal of increasing prices of petroleum products in order to provide relief to people.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister Office, the OGRA had proposed increase in the price of petrol by 14.07 rupees per liter, high speed diesel by 13.61 rupees per liter, kerosene oil by 10.79 rupees per liter, and in the price of light diesel by 7.43 rupees per liter.

The prime minister has not approved the proposal of increase in petroleum products keeping in view welfare of people.

In his remarks, the premier said the government will go to any extent for welfare of people.