suffering from lack of money Pakistan’s economy has taken a huge toll on the lives of its citizens, increasing their struggles, misery and suffering with the ever-increasing inflation. Now the government is going to announce another big increase in petrol prices. With Eid-ul-Fitr only ten days away, the government can increase the rate by at least Rs 10-11 per litre. After the increase, the price of petrol in Pakistan will exceed Rs 290 per liter.
How to support the household and my children?
An auto-rickshaw driver from Rawalpindi said, “I want to ask the government to please tell me how to run my household and my children’s expenses. I drive an auto-rickshaw every day and earn Rs 800 to 1000 on an average. Now my earnings will further reduce. I cannot drive my auto-rickshaw. And with a daily earning of less than Rs 800, my family will be forced to eat only once a day.”
Another local resident of Islamabad said, “We used to buy groceries for a month earlier. Now, it has come down to 15 days. And because of inflation and high prices of basic commodities, we had to compromise on many things Is.”
The increase will be announced on Sunday
Government sources say that the increase in fuel price will be announced on Sunday. This increase is due to higher import premium and global prices. “Petrol prices are likely to rise. But the price of another key fuel, high-speed diesel (HSD), is likely to fall by Rs 2 per litre,” a government source said.
Import price per barrel increased
Economic expert Khaliq Kiani said, “The import price of petrol has increased by about $4 per barrel. Therefore, the price of petrol is expected to increase.” “Last year, the working class and the common man paid more taxes. And again, the government wants to put more burden on the people with the increase in fuel prices,” said a local resident of Islamabad.
Input: IANS
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