Pakistan is not taking the name of stopping bad news for more than 25 crore people. From UAE to Islamabad, there are constant mood spoils for the common people of Pakistan. Where on the one hand, Pakistan’s cricket team in UAE suffered a big defeat against India. On the other hand, such a decision has been taken from Islamabad, which will have a big impact on the pockets of the common people. The Pakistani government can increase the prices of petrol and diesel by burning the pockets of common people. Let us also tell you what kind of news has come out of Pakistan.
Fuel prices will increase!
According to the report of ARY News, Pakistan’s federal government can increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs 4.79 per liter in the next fortnight starting from 16 September. According to initial estimates, petrol prices are expected to increase by Rs 1.54 per liter. Other fuels are also expected to increase drastically. In which high-speed diesel will increase by Rs 4.79 per liter, kerosene Rs 3.06 per liter and light diesel will increase by Rs 3.68 per liter (all prices to Pakistani rupees). According to reports, currently petrol is being sold for 264.61 Pakistani rupees.
Announcement may be soon
According to the report of ARY News, the initial calculation of the revised rates has been completed and a summary will be sent to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for final approval. After getting the approval, in consultation with the Ministry of Petroleum, the Ministry of Finance, will announce new rates, which will be applicable from 16 September. This has happened in recent months amid the increasing public anger over the frequent increase in fuel prices. In July, there were protests across the country.
The citizens accused the government of ignoring the struggles of the poor in the period of serious economic crisis. In the report, a Pakistani resident named Imran expressed his anger over the upcoming increase and said that I do not understand this. Petrol prices are falling in international markets, but they are increasing in Pakistan. Prices have doubled in just one month. Where to go to the poor? The government is increasing the prices of electricity, gas and petrol – everything.