Pakistanis face up to 54% rise in fuel prices

Global Analysis by Policy Wire: Pakistanis faced record fuel price increases on Friday, as petrol and diesel prices rose by up to 54 per cent driven by the war in the Middle East that has caused...

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April 17, 2026 One Min Read

Global Analysis by Policy Wire:

Pakistanis faced record fuel price increases on Friday, as petrol and diesel prices rose by up to 54 per cent driven by the war in the Middle East that has caused global oil prices to surge.
The increase adds pressure to a cash-strapped nation already grappling with high inflation, as economists warned the hike would push up food prices and living costs.
Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Pervez…

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