The federal government is likely to increase the prices of petroleum products for the month of April.
According to sources privy to Petroleum Ministry, oil prices are expected to be raised by Rs3 per litre next month due to rising international prices.
If approved by the government, petrol price will go up by Rs2.10 per litre while high diesel price could be increased by Rs2.27 per litre.
In addition, high octane may be increased by Rs3.48 per litre, kerosene oil by Rs3.8 per litre and high speed diesel by Rs2.27 a litre.