Pakistan Minister Signals Further Increase in Petrol Prices

Pakistan minister signals further increase in petrol prices

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday indicated that petroleum prices may increase further in the coming days. His remarks come as consumers are already facing the impact of a sharp rise in fuel prices. The government recently increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre, citing rising global oil costs linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Under the new rates, p…

Another petrol price hike looms as Finance Minister warns of rising costs

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday hinted that fuel prices in Pakistan could see another increase in the coming days. The warning comes shortly after the government imposed a steep hike in petroleum prices, raising petrol and diesel rates by Rs55 per litre due to rising international oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Following the increase, petrol is now priced at Rs321.1…