Fuel Prices Reduced in Pakistan

Jawad

28 Feb 2025

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Fuel Prices Reduced in Pakistan

The government has announced a slight reduction in petroleum product prices for the next 15 days, effective from March 1. However, this minor relief is unlikely to ease the burden on citizens already struggling with rising inflation and economic instability.

According to the notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, petrol prices have been reduced by only 50 paisas per liter, while high-speed diesel (HSD) has seen a cut of Rs. 5.31 per liter. Similarly, kerosene oil and light diesel oil (LDO) have been decreased by Rs. 3.53 and Rs. 2.47 per liter, respectively.

Despite these reductions, fuel prices remain significantly high, affecting transportation costs, commodity prices, and overall economic conditions. Many experts argue that such a negligible decrease in petrol prices does not address the real financial struggles of the people. A more substantial reduction would have been necessary to provide meaningful relief.

Below is a comparison of the old and new petroleum prices, highlighting the differences:

Fuel Type	Previous Price (Rs./Liter)	New Price (Rs./Liter)	Difference (Rs.)
Petrol	256.13	255.63	-0.50
High-Speed Diesel	263.95	258.64	-5.31
Kerosene Oil	171.65	168.12	-3.53
Light Diesel Oil	155.81	153.34	-2.47

While any price reduction is a step in the right direction, many believe that a more significant cut in fuel prices is needed to have a real impact on the cost of living. Citizens remain concerned about future price hikes and demand long-term solutions rather than short-term adjustments.

The question remains: Will this small reduction help the common man, or is it just another symbolic move by the government?

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