The latest petrol price hike has triggered strong anger and frustration among citizens, especially daily wage earners, transporters and households already struggling with inflation.
Citizens in Rawalpindi and other cities said the hike is “very disturbing” and would further burden people.
A government employee said rising fuel prices will hit agriculture, transport and industry costs. People fear flour, vegetables, meat and other essentials will get more expensive because transporters are already raising fares.
One resident said managing basic expenses has become “extremely challenging and everyday life now feels like a constant struggle”.
Transporters said their income is fixed but fuel costs keep rising, cutting earnings. In Pakistan, Peshawar based trader said his fuel cost rose by about Rs165 a day, cutting deeply into limited earnings.
Rawalpindi Karyana Association President said the increase has raised wholesale costs of pulses, sugar and other edibles, making it hard for retailers to sell.
Economists warn fuel hikes trigger a chain reaction: higher transport costs higher food and essential prices reduced purchasing power more poverty.
The federal government has announced a major increase in petroleum product prices with the revised rates coming into effect from July 11, 2026.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs13.18 per litre, while diesel has become Rs13.80 per litre more expensive.
After the increase, the new price of petrol has been fixed at Rs310.71 per litre, while diesel will now be available at Rs323.30 per litre.
It is worth mentioning that the government had reduced the price of petrol by more than Rs1 per litre last week, bringing it down to Rs298.75 per litre.
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