A spokesperson of Finance Ministry has stated the prices of petrol and diesel have been increased in view of the increase in their prices in the international market.    

The spokesperson, in its statement, mentioned that the price of petrol increased by 3.82 dollar per barrel and that of diesel by 4.30 dollar per barrel during the last fifteen days.

The spokesperson said the prices of petroleum products depend on the price fluctuations in the global market and the exchange rate.

The spokesperson said the prices of petroleum products in the global market also increased due to uncertainty in the Middle East, expressing that the end of this crisis will bring relief.