At the same time, the price of LPG dropped slightly by Rs7.51 per kg, which the government calls "relief." But for the average Pakistani struggling to make ends meet, this feels like a slap in the face. Because when petrol prices rise, everything rises — transport fares, food costs, and electricity bills.
What’s most frustrating is the growing gap between promises and action. Officials claim inflation is being controlled, yet prices continue to climb. How long will citizens be asked to sacrifice while salaries stay the same, and opportunities shrink?
Yes, global conflicts impact oil markets. But isn’t it the government's job to protect its people from such external shocks? Other countries absorb the hit — we just pass it on to the public.
This isn’t just about fuel. It’s about trust. Every price hike without real relief chips away at people's hope. Families are being forced to cut essentials. The burden is always on the poor — never on those in power.
Pakistan doesn’t just need “adjustments” — it needs real solutions. Until then, each fuel hike is another reminder that the people are left to pay the price for decisions they never made.
