Govt hikes petrol by Rs5.77, high-speed diesel by 6.47 for Aug 18

Petrol now costs Rs331.2 while HSD costs Rs390.42

17 Aug, 13:20 — 17 Aug, 18:23

Why this matters

Fuel price hikes directly impact the cost of living and transportation for citizens, potentially leading to increased inflation and affecting various sectors of the economy. These adjustments are often a result of global oil price fluctuations or government fiscal policies.

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What sources agree on

The government increased the price of petrol by Rs5.77 per litre.
The price of high-speed diesel (HSD) was increased by Rs6.47 per litre.
The new prices are effective from August 18.

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Petrol price increased by Rs5.77 per litre.

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High-speed diesel price increased by Rs6.47 per litre.

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New petrol retail price is Rs331.20 per litre.

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New HSD retail price is Rs390.42 per litre.

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The new retail price for high-speed diesel (HSD)

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DawncentercenterneutralMostly Factualfactual reporting of government announcement

express-tribunecentercenterneutralMostly Factualstraightforward reporting of price changes

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The coverage from both outlets is neutral and factual, primarily reporting the government's announcement without overt political commentary or framing.

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs5.77, high-speed diesel by Rs6.47

The government on Monday raised the price of petrol by Rs5.77 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.47. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs331.20 per litre while HSD will cost Rs390.42 per litre. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable for August 18 (Tuesday). The price of HSD has come down from a peak of Rs520.35 recorded on April 3. Its price had started rising from Rs281 per litre after the US-Iran war broke out on F...

By none@none.com (Khaleeq Kiani)

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express-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago