In another jolt to the inflation-hit masses, the government has decided to increase petrol and diesel prices by Rs30 per liter from June 3.
This was announced by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail during a press conference today (Thursday).
After the increase in prices, the new petrol price will be Rs209.86 per liter while diesel will be sold at 204.15 per liter.
Miftah Ismail said that the decision was taken due to the rising prices of petroleum products in the international market.
He said that despite the massive increase, the government was still bearing losses.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Pakistan to end subsidies on electricity and petroleum products to revive the program.
According to a statement issued by the IMF, the IMF mission, led by Nathan Porter, held virtual and direct talks with Pakistani officials on policies to ensure economic stability and sustainable growth in Pakistan from May 18 to May 25.
The statement stated that the mission held constructive talks with Pakistani officials to reach an agreement on policies and reforms to conclude the seventh review of the pending reform program, which is supported by the IMF Extended Fund Facility arrangements.
The IMF said that significant improvements had been made during the mission, including high inflation and fiscal and current account deficits, while adequate protection was being ensured to end the sharp decline. In this regard, the implementation of the policy rate hike from May 23 was a welcome step.
It was informed that the promises made in the previous review in the financial sector have not been fulfilled and the authorities announced partial subsidies for fuel and energy in February, the statement stated.
"The team emphasized the urgency of concrete policy actions, including in the context of removing fuel and energy subsidies and the FY2023 budget, to achieve program objectives," IMF added.
“The IMF team looks forward to continuing its dialogue and close engagement with Pakistan’s government on policies to ensure macroeconomic stability for the benefit of all of Pakistan’s citizens.”
This was announced by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail during a press conference today (Thursday).
After the increase in prices, the new petrol price will be Rs209.86 per liter while diesel will be sold at 204.15 per liter.
Miftah Ismail said that the decision was taken due to the rising prices of petroleum products in the international market.
He said that despite the massive increase, the government was still bearing losses.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Pakistan to end subsidies on electricity and petroleum products to revive the program.
According to a statement issued by the IMF, the IMF mission, led by Nathan Porter, held virtual and direct talks with Pakistani officials on policies to ensure economic stability and sustainable growth in Pakistan from May 18 to May 25.
The statement stated that the mission held constructive talks with Pakistani officials to reach an agreement on policies and reforms to conclude the seventh review of the pending reform program, which is supported by the IMF Extended Fund Facility arrangements.
The IMF said that significant improvements had been made during the mission, including high inflation and fiscal and current account deficits, while adequate protection was being ensured to end the sharp decline. In this regard, the implementation of the policy rate hike from May 23 was a welcome step.
It was informed that the promises made in the previous review in the financial sector have not been fulfilled and the authorities announced partial subsidies for fuel and energy in February, the statement stated.
"The team emphasized the urgency of concrete policy actions, including in the context of removing fuel and energy subsidies and the FY2023 budget, to achieve program objectives," IMF added.
“The IMF team looks forward to continuing its dialogue and close engagement with Pakistan’s government on policies to ensure macroeconomic stability for the benefit of all of Pakistan’s citizens.”
