US EditionPakistan Railways Hikes Fares After Fuel Price Surge
Economy fares rise 5%, air-conditioned 10%, and cargo 20% as Pakistan Railways absorbs operational costs amid record Rs55 per litre fuel price increase.
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Pakistan Railways hikes fares after fuel price surge
Pakistan Railways on Saturday announced fare increases for both passenger and freight trains following a rise in diesel prices. A day earlier, the government sharply increased diesel and petrol prices by Rs55 per litre, or 20 per cent — marking the first in a series of similar surges expected in the coming days due to the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict, which has disrupted supply chains and pushed crude oil prices to a two-year high. ڈیزل ق…
Pakistan Railways raises train fares before Eid following fuel price surge
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced a rise in passenger train fares after a sharp increase in diesel prices, a decision that comes just days before Eid-ul-Fitr and is likely to add to travelers’ expenses, ARY News reported. According to a spokesperson for the railway department, the adjustment in fares became necessary after diesel prices climbed by nearly 20 percent. Under the revised pricing structure, economy-class tickets have increased …
Pakistan Government Announces Massive Hike in Fuel Prices
Pakistan’s federal government announced a sharp increase in fuel prices late Friday, raising petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs. 55 per litre. Petrol now costs Rs. 321.17 per litre, while diesel is Rs. 335.86 per litre. Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik confirmed the revision during a press conference. The petroleum levy on diesel has been reduced …
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