Pakistan raises petrol prices amid U.S.-Iran war
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“Pakistan has announced an unprecedented increase of 43% and 55% in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), respectively, in response to spiking global oil prices amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.”
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“The government made the announcement on Thursday (April 3, 2026).”
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“The price of petrol has been increased by ₹137.23 per litre (42.7%) to ₹458.41 from ₹321.17”
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“while HSD by ₹184.49 per litre (55%) to ₹520.35 from ₹335.86”
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“The price of kerosene was also increased by ₹34.08 per litre to ₹457.80.”
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“The government also adjusted the petroleum levy rates to limit the increase in diesel prices as the levy on petrol was increased to ₹160 per litre from ₹105, while it was reduced to zero on diesel from ₹55.”
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“Advisor to Prime Minister on Economic Affairs, Khurram Shehzad, said in an interview with the Geo News that the government increased the prices to control consumption after it recorded an 8% in petrol and a 13% in HSD consumption last month.”
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“The government decided to provide a ₹100 per liter subsidy to the motorbike owners and the subsidy will be applicable for 20 liters per month.”
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“small farmers will receive a one-time subsidy of ₹1,500 per acre as immediate support during the harvest season, while inter-city and goods transport, a subsidy of ₹100 per litre would be provided, which will be reviewed every month.”
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“Truckers would receive direct support of ₹70,000 per month.”
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“The decision came as the government officials indicated during the week that after providing a ₹129 billion subsidy, it was not possible to further subsidize petroleum products.”
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“Earlier, it introduced several austerity measures and also cut the development budget by ₹100 billion to provide cheap fuel to the masses.”
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“Published - April 03, 2026 03:51 pm IST”
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