Petrol prices to go up in July

Petrol prices in Qatar will go up next month while there will not be any change in the diesel price in July, shows an announcement by the Ministry of Energy & Industry.

According to the Ministry of Energy & Industry the 91-octane Premium gasoline will cost QR1.3/litre and Super QR1.4 in July.

The price fixed for this month is QR1.2/litre (Premium) and QR1.3/l (Super), which will be in effect until June 30.

Diesel, however, will remain unchanged at QR1.4/l in July.

Fuel prices in Qatar were allowed to fluctuate in response to changes in the global market from May 1, the Ministry of Energy and Industry said.

Every month, a special committee comprising representatives from various government bodies, would review fuel prices (gasoline and diesel) and make recommendations on proposed prices for the local market accordingly.