Punjab CM directs to provide benefits of reduction in POL prices to public

LAHORE (92 News) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed all concerned authorities to provide benefits of the reduction in petroleum prices to the general public. In a statement, the chief minister has instructed all institutions and departments to take steps for reducing prices of essentials items accordingly and to provide relief to people through effective planning. “Every step taken by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is for public relief and reduction in petroleum prices is a gift for people,” Usman Buzdar maintained. CM Buzdar further said that the federal government has won the hearts of people by cutting rates, assuring that more such steps will be taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. on the other hand, in order to provide further relief to the consumers, the federal government has reduced the prices of petroleum products ranging from 7.06 to 11.88 rupees for the current month. According to Finance Division, the price of Petrol has been slashed by 7.06 rupees per liter and the new price is 74.52 rupees. Price of Kerosene Oil has been decreased by 11.88 rupees per liter and its new price is 35.56 rupees. Similarly, price of Light Diesel oil has been reduced by 9.37 rupees per liter and the new price is 38.14 rupees. The price of High Speed Diesel has been increased by 0.05 rupees per liter and new prices will be 80.15 rupees.