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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1971, Leisha Hailey, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchanged
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 28 (ANI): The Pakistan government on Saturday increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) while leaving retail fuel prices unchanged for another week, despite a decline in international oil prices, The Express Tribune reported. According to The Express Tribune, citing figures released by Pakistan's Petroleum Division, the petroleum levy on high-speed diesel (HSD)
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The Tribune
· Jul 10, 2026
Pakistan braces for another fuel blow as global oil surge threatens petrol, diesel price hike
The petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are likely to witness a rise due to recent surge in crude oil rates in global market, ARY News reported.
Legit.ng
· Jul 9, 2026
Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too
Dangote Refinery has cut petrol prices while diesel prices rise in Lagos. Global crude oil prices near 80 per barrel raise concerns for future fuel costs.
NDTV
· Jul 2, 2026
Petrol, Diesel Prices On July 2: Check New City-Wise Fuel Rates
Fuel prices in India depend on several factors, with global crude oil prices being the most significant as crude is the primary raw material used to produce petrol and diesel.
BOL News
· Jun 24, 2026
Weekly fuel pricing system to continue unchanged
Upcoming petrol prices will be calculated using 15.85 per barrel import premium. The post Weekly fuel pricing system to continue unchanged appeared first on BOL News.
DNyuz
· Jul 11, 2026
Fuel prices slamming consumers even as oil crisis eases
Prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel are rising again even as that for crude oil eases, a rare divergence that’s swelling costs for peak-season travelers and threatening to undermine President Trump’s pledge to quash inflation ahead of the midterm elections. The gap between the cost of some refined products and raw crude is at []
Saudi Gazette
· Jul 1, 2026
Gasco announces new LPG refill prices across Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — National Gas and Industrialization Co. (Gasco) announced updated prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refills across Saudi Arabia, effective Wednesday, July 1.The company said the new prices, which include value-added tax (VAT) and transportation charges, set the cost of refilling an 11-kilogram gas cylinder at SR37, while refilling a 5-kilogram cylinder will cost SR16.82.The price for refilling central gas tanks has also been increased to SR1.69 per liter.The revised rates replace the unified LPG prices introduced nationwide in January, when Gasco standardized prices across all regions of the Kingdom.Under the previous pricing structure, refilling an 11-kilogram cylinder cost SR26.23, while a 5-kilogram cylinder was priced at SR11.93. The central gas tank refill tariff was set at SR1.1770 per liter.Gasco said the updated prices apply across the Kingdom and include both VAT and transportation costs.
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Related coverage for " Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchanged ": The Tribune — Pakistan braces for another fuel blow as global oil surge threatens petrol, diesel price hike. Legit.ng — Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too. NDTV — Petrol, Diesel Prices On July 2: Check New City-Wise Fuel Rates. BOL News — Weekly fuel pricing system to continue unchanged. DNyuz — Fuel prices slamming consumers even as oil crisis eases. Saudi Gazette — Gasco announces new LPG refill prices across Saudi Arabia