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Pakistan Cuts Petrol by 80 Rupees as South Asian Fuel Markets Diverge

Sourced from 3 publications

  • •Pakistan reduced petrol prices by 80 rupees per liter to 378 rupees, funded through its petroleum levy.
  • •The cut reverses part of earlier hikes attributed to rising global crude costs from the Israel-Iran conflict.
  • •India held state-set petrol and diesel prices unchanged on April 3, 2026, across major cities.
  • •Premium fuels and private retailer prices in India have risen despite the freeze on base rates.
  • •Both countries face the same crude market pressure but adopted opposite domestic pricing responses.

Sources

Pakistan cuts petrol prices by 80 rupees per litre amid Israel-Iran war

Indiatimes

Petrol, Diesel Prices Updated On April 4: Check New Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolk...

Ndtvprofit

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Major Cities On April 4 Am...

News18

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