Fuel Price Rise Deepens Cost-of-Living Squeeze
Aaj News reported students are struggling as petrol prices rise, while Energy Update said climbing fuel and energy costs are deepening Pakistan's cost-of-living crisis.
Pakistani households are facing higher fuel and energy costs, with two reports published on Monday describing a deepening cost-of-living crisis.
Aaj News reported that petrol prices have risen, contributing to what the outlet described as a fuel crisis. Students were among those struggling with the higher costs, according to Aaj News, though the report did not include specific figures.
Energy Update reported that Pakistan’s cost-of-living squeeze is deepening as fuel and energy prices climb. The outlet did not provide detailed price data in the material reviewed.
Neither report included an official announcement from the government or the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are typically revised on a fortnightly basis based on international oil prices and exchange rate movements.
The reports come as households across the country continue to deal with high inflation and rising transport and electricity bills.
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