People declares reduction in petroleum prices as insufficient

ISLAMABAD Oct 01 (Online) The reduction in the prices of petroleum products by the government has been described as insufficient by the people.

Citizens said that there is a huge increase in petrol prices and when there is a shortage, the people are given relief of a few rupees, which is negligible.

A citizen said that 8 rupees relief after increasing Rs 26 is of no use, it will not reduce inflation.

Citizens have demanded from the government to provide adequate relief to the people in the prices of petroleum products.

It should be remembered that the price of petrol per liter has been reduced by 8 rupees by the government; the new price of petrol has been set at 323 rupees 38 paisa per liter while the price of diesel has also been reduced by 11 rupees per liter, and the new price is 318 rupees 18 paisa per liter.

According to sources, a levy of Rs 60 per liter on petrol and Rs 50 per liter on diesel has been maintained.