The federal government kept the prices of petroleum products unchanged for the next fortnight on Thursday.

A press release from the Petroleum Division said the price of petrol would continue at Rs253.17 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) would remain at Rs257.08 per litre, effective from January 16.

The government had previously announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products on Jan 1, offering relief to the public on the New Year. The price of petrol was reduced by Rs10.28 per litre, bringing the price to the current Rs253.17 per litre.

Additionally, the price of HSD was slashed by Rs8.57 per litre, with the price set at the current Rs257.08 per litre.