Govt. hikes fuel prices

The Government last night increased fuel prices across the board in a bid to stem the erosion of foreign exchange as well as quell demand.

Petrol 92 was increased by Rs. 20 to Rs. 177 per litre, Petrol 95 by Rs. 23 to Rs. 207, auto diesel by Rs. 10 to Rs. 121 and Super Diesel by Rs. 15 to Rs. 159. Kerosene will cost Rs. 10 more and new price is Rs. 87 per litre.