Islamabad: The government has announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel for the next 15 days. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the government has increased the price of petrol and high speed diesel by Rs 2.73 and Rs 8.37 respectively for the next fifteen days. According to the notification, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 2.73 per liter, reaching Rs 275.62. Similarly, the price of high speed diesel has been increased by Rs 8.37, reaching Rs 287.33. The new prices will be effective immediately and will be applicable until February 28.