Diesel Price Increase Raises Transport Fares by 70% Pakistan

Diesel price increase raises transport fares by 70% across Pakistan, creating serious concern among citizens and businesses.

After the rise in petroleum product prices, goods transport fares have increased sharply across the country. Transporters have raised fares by 60 to 70 percent on major routes.

From Quetta to Karachi, the transport fare has increased from PKR 120,000 to around PKR 200,000–250,000. This sharp rise shows the direct impact of higher diesel prices.

Similarly, the fare from Quetta to Lahore has increased from PKR 350,000 to PKR 500,000. The Quetta to Islamabad route now costs PKR 500,000, up from PKR 250,000. Fares for routes to Multan and Faisalabad have also increased significantly.

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The impact of these higher transport costs has started reaching the general public. Experts expect a further rise in the prices of essential goods, which may increase inflation.

Rising transport costs are affecting both businesses and daily life. If this situation continues, people may face another wave of inflation in the coming days.

Diesel price increase raises transport fares by 70% is now becoming a major economic concern across Pakistan.