Diesel is now available at Rs 520.35 per liter amid the global oil crisis due to the US-backed Israeli war on Iran.
Islamabad: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News – April 2)Second abbreviation(2026). gasoline price On Thursday, it reached Rs 458.40 per litre Pakistan.
Diesel will now be available at Rs 520.35 per litre Pakistan.
the Federalism government Israel announced a sharp increase in oil prices, citing rising global energy costs due to the ongoing US-backed Israeli war Iran.
Petroleum Minister Ali Parvez Malik said during a joint press conference with the Finance Minister price to gasoline It has been increased to Rs 458.40 per litre, while diesel will now be available at Rs 520.35 per litre.
He said the rise in fuel Prices It was inevitable due to the significant increase in international crude oil oil Prices, adding that the ongoing conflict in the region led to energy disruption Markets It sparked fluctuations.
Minister Al. said government They have made a difficult but necessary decision in light of the prevailing economic situation. He added that efforts are being made to manage the impact through the austerity measures introduced by the government prime ministerincluding salary reductions cabinet Members.
Ali Pervez Malik also acknowledged the support of the President, Prime Ministers and political parties allied with him during the difficult period.
He stressed the need for patriotism UnityPointing out that collective efforts are necessary to guide the country through the current economic pressures.