The outgoing caretaker government in Pakistan announced a significant hike in petrol prices on Thursday, exacerbating the financial burden on the already struggling masses grappling with inflation.
According to a notification from the Finance Division, the price of petrol surged by Rs4.13 per litre, reaching Rs279.75 per litre, effective until March 15. Meanwhile, the price of high-speed diesel remained unchanged at Rs287.33 per litre.
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This marks the third consecutive price increase by the interim administration, with this adjustment being the final one before the anticipated transition to an elected prime minister
