Petrol costs Rs330 a litre after Rs2 cut, diesel steady at Rs360

OGRA said the petrol price fell by Rs2 to Rs330 a litre, while diesel stayed at Rs360, as dealers pressed for a forensic audit of refinery profits.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) cut the petrol price by Rs2 per litre, to Rs330, through an official notification.

Diesel was kept unchanged at Rs360 per litre.

Petroleum dealers in Karachi demanded a forensic audit of all refineries' profits.

Dealers claim petrol could fall by Rs40 to Rs50 per litre if refinery profits are examined; this is their estimate, not an official finding.

It is not yet clear whether an audit will be ordered.

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