Islamabad,UPDATED: Sep 1, 2023 10:14 IST
Amid the outcry over soaring electricity charges in Pakistan, the prices of petrol and diesel in the country have crossed the Rs 300 mark for the first time in history, adding to the worries of people reeling under the grim economic situation.
The caretaker government, under Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) on Thursday by Rs 14.91 and Rs 18.44 per litre.
With the latest hike, the price of petrol now stands at Rs 305.36, while the diesel price has reached Rs 311.84.
The country recently witnessed massive protests over soaring electricity bills. Protests at multiple locations saw massive demonstrations where people burned their bills. They also confronted officials from power distribution companies. Though the government has stated that they are trying to address the issue, no solution has been devised so far.
