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The government on Wednesday announced a “significant decrease” in the price of diesel after holding talks with petroleum refineries.
Speaking to the media, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said diesel prices would be reduced by more than “Rs30 to Rs32” following the discussions with refineries.
“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also made a request to the refineries. He instructed me, and after that we had two or three virtual meetings with the refineries.
“I am happy to announce that the refineries have accepted the government’s demand while acknowledging the difficulties, and decided on a significant decrease of more than Rs30 or Rs32 in the diesel price.”
