ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to increase the price of kerosene oil by a steep margin after a steep rise in petrol and diesel prices, putting pressure on the people. According to a notification issued by the government, the price of kerosene oil has been increased by Rs. 34.08 per liter, taking it to Rs. 467.48 per liter.
This decision has been taken in wake of a steep increase in petrol and diesel prices last week. The price of petrol was increased by Rs. 137.23 per liter, while that of diesel was increased by Rs. 184.49 per liter. At present, petrol is sold at Rs. 458.40 per liter, while diesel is sold at a record high price of Rs. 520.35 per liter.
In a press conference held in Islamabad, Minister of Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik said that a steep rise in petrol and diesel prices has been caused due to the current geopolitical situation, particularly due to the war in Iran, as a result of which the price of crude oil has gone up to over $250 a barrel. This has caused an energy crisis all over the world.
PTI KP announces protests against fuel price hike
Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced that protests will be held across the province against the recent hike in petroleum product prices.
The protests will be held on Friday and Sunday. This is an attempt to express the outrage that is brewing among the public regarding the hike in petroleum product prices.
This was announced by PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar Khan on his official X account formerly known as Twitter. In this tweet, he announced that protests will be held in front of all press clubs in the province.
“We will stage a massive protest against the devastating hike in petrol prices on Friday and Sunday at all press clubs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.” This protest is not just about expressing their outrage over the hike in petroleum product prices. All members of the National and Provincial Assembly, party officials, wings, and workers have been urged to take an active part in this protest. This was announced by the PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President. “I call on all PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa members, party officials, and workers to ensure their participation in this important protest.” This protest is an attempt by PTI to show their solidarity with the public and to express their opposition to this crippling economic decision by the federal government. This hike in fuel prices has caused a significant burden on the masses.
