Islamabad, June 16 -- Pakistan's federal government increased petrol prices once again, pushing the petrol price up by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 4.80 per litre, ARY News reported.

ARY News quoted a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the petrol price increased by PKR 4.80 per litre, bringing the new petrol price to PKR 258.43 per litre.

Similarly, the price of high-speed diesel has been raised by PKR 7.95 per litre, with the new rate set at PKR 262.59 per litre.

This latest hike in petrol prices comes as part of the government's regular fuel price adjustment and it will be effective for 15 days.

The official notification also stated that the changes will come into effect immediately and will remain in force until the next rev...