Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- The government on Thursday kept the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) unchanged for the next fortnight, while increasing the petroleum levy on both fuel.

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According to a statement issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol will continue to retail at Rs253.17 per litre and HSD at Rs257.08 from January 16. The decision comes amid pressure to balance revenue requirements with inflation concerns.

The petroleum levy on petrol has been raised by Rs4.65 per litre, while the levy on diesel has increased by 80 paise. Combined with the existing carbon levy, total charges now stand at Rs87 per litre on petrol and Rs79 on diesel.

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