Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed targeted fuel subsidy programs introduced after the Middle East crisis will continue, ensuring citizens receive relief despite reductions in fuel prices.
In a televised address, the Prime Minister stated the federal government will maintain relief measures alongside revised fuel prices, emphasizing continuity of subsidies for poor and middle‑class citizens.
He announced reductions in fuel prices, confirming diesel will decrease by Rs135 per litre and petrol will drop by Rs12 per litre nationwide immediately.
Diesel will be available at Rs385 per litre and petrol at Rs366 per litre nationwide, effective from midnight Saturday, according to official notification.
Earlier, the Ministry of Energy confirmed petrol prices increased 46.7 percent since March, rising by Rs120.24 per litre during the ongoing Middle East conflict period.
Official records showed petrol cost Rs258.17 per litre on March 1, climbing to Rs378.41 by April 4, while diesel surged from Rs275.70 to Rs520.35.
Authorities reported diesel prices rose 88.74 percent overall, marking the sharpest increase recorded in Pakistan’s fuel market during the conflict, reflecting significant pressure on domestic consumers.
While announcing the increase in prices last week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government will continue targeted subsidy programs, ensuring relief for poor and middle‑class citizens.
Motorcyclists and two‑wheelers will receive Rs100 per litre subsidy capped at twenty litres monthly, available for three months, while small farmers will receive Rs1,500 per acre.
Inter‑city public transport and freight vehicles will receive Rs100 per litre subsidy for one month, while trucks will be allocated Rs70,000 monthly nationwide.
Heavy‑duty vehicles will receive Rs80,000 monthly, passenger buses Rs100,000, and Pakistan Railways subsidies will reduce lower‑class fares, with all programs subject to review next month.
