The government has announced a slight reduction in petroleum product prices, effective September 1, 2024. Petrol has been reduced by Rs 1.86 per litre to Rs 259.10, and high-speed diesel by Rs 3.32 to Rs 262.75. Kerosene oil will now cost Rs 169.62 per litre, following a Rs 2.15 decrease, while light diesel oil will drop by Rs 2.97, setting the new price at Rs 154.05 per litre.