Pakistan fuel price hike drives higher transport and air fares

The Pakistani government lifted the petroleum levy after a two‑month IMF‑granted relief expired, raising the levy on petrol to Rs 80 per litre and adding Rs 13–14 to the retail price of petrol and high‑speed diesel. Jet fuel was also increased by PKR 13.23 per litre to PKR 251.02.

Public transport operators responded by raising fares nationwide: minimum stop‑to‑stop fares were set at PKR 50, city bus fares rose by PKR 20–30 per passenger, and long‑route tickets increased by PKR 100–250. Loading charges for freight trucks from Karachi to Peshawar jumped to PKR 700,000, and extra fees for luggage and children were introduced.

Aviation experts warned that the higher jet‑fuel cost will lift operating expenses for Pakistan International Airlines and private carriers, likely passing on higher airfares to passengers.