OGRA dismisses reports of Rs73 petrol, Rs84 diesel hike as ‘completely baseless’

KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday rejected reports circulating on social media claiming a Rs73 increase in petrol prices and a Rs84 increase in diesel prices.

OGRA spokesperson Imran Ghaznavi told the media that messages claiming a significant rise in petrol prices had no basis. “The message circulating on social media regarding an increase in petrol prices is completely false and misleading. No such summary has been sent by the OGRA to the prime minister,” he said.

“The public is advised not to rely on unverified social media forwards and to follow only official announcements issued by the Government of Pakistan or OGRA through verified channels,” he added.

The state news agency had reported rumours circulating on social media about a petrol price increase of Rs73.40 and a possible diesel hike, which OGRA rejected. Staff Report