Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that he has once again rejected a proposal to increase the price of petrol by Rs 95 per liter and diesel by Rs 203 per litre, keeping in mind the financial problems faced by people.
Islamabad (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 27 March 2026) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that he once again rejected a proposal to increase the budget. price to gasoline At Rs 95 per liter and diesel at Rs 203 per litre, keeping in mind the financial problems faced by people.
He said in a televised address to the nation: Federalism The government has again decided to bear the burden of Rs 56 lakh one billion this week.”
He said: “According to the prevailing market, the price of gasoline today Pakistan It should have been Rs 544 but it is being sold at Rs. 322 per litre. Likewise, the price of diesel has also increased. Today, in Pakistan, the price of diesel should be Rs 790 per liter, but the government is providing diesel at Rs 335 per liter so that people are saved from the burden.”
The Prime Minister said that the government has shouldered the historic burden of Rs 125 billion on fuel since the crisis began in the region.
He pointed out that this money could have been used in various development projects, but “there is nothing dearer to me than your economic security,” calling on people to make major changes in their daily lives to save fuel.
“Before you travel, think about whether this trip is necessary, and whether it is necessary to take a trip car Or a motorcycle every time,” he said, adding: “Savings are no longer optional, but rather our shared responsibility.”
He said in the countries of the world Prices The amount of fuel doubled and long queues of people formed in front of petrol stations.
He pointed out that “prices are out of people’s control and governments have become powerless, but your government has so far prevented this inflation storm from reaching you, but the government cannot face this situation alone.”
He appealed to the people to cooperate fully with the government according to a comprehensive plan that will be announced during the next few days to confront the ongoing difficult situation.
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