Pakistan, July 12 -- The federal government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by more than Rs13 per litre, with new rates taking effect from Saturday. Petrol now costs Rs310.71 per litre after an increase of Rs13.18, while diesel has risen by Rs13.80 to Rs323.30 per litre. The hike is expected to increase pressure on consumers and transport costs across Pakistan.

According to a Petroleum Division notification, the latest fuel price adjustment follows a period of significant volatility in international and domestic markets. Diesel prices had previously surged after the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, reaching a peak of Rs520.35 per litre on April 3 before declining. Petrol prices also rose sharply during the same period ...