Petroleum product prices to increase by Rs5 per liter

The prices of petroleum-based products are likely to be scaled by an increment of Rs. 5 per liter starting from 1st September.

Sources highlight heavy taxes and the imposition of petroleum levy as the key reasons for the possible rise in the prices of petroleum products. The price of petrol is likely to be increased by Rs.4.50 per liter while high-speed diesel might see an increment of Rs.5 per liter.

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