Pakistani caretaker government increases petrol price
epa10802378 A gas station attendant refuels a motorcycle in Peshawar, Pakistan, 16 August 2023. Pakistan's caretaker government on 16 August increased fuel prices by 17.50 Pakistani rupees per liter (0.060 US dollar), bringing the petrol price to 290.45 Pakistani rupees (0.99 US dollar) per liter. The US dollar on 15 August reached Rs300 mark in open market during intraday trading against Pakistani rupee days after the National Assembly was dissolved, handing over the powers to the caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar. EPA/ARSHAD ARBAB
