Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a one-month extension of the fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transport operators, and goods transporters, aiming to maintain relief efforts amid economic strain linked to the Middle East crisis.
He also instructed authorities to prevent any increase in passenger and freight transport fares, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Earlier this month, the government introduced a targeted fuel subsidy program covering motorcycles, public transport, and freight vehicles. Under the scheme, motorcycle owners receive Rs100 per liter on petrol, while small trucks are granted Rs70,000 per month to help manage rising operating costs.
اسلام آباد: 30 اپریل 2026.
وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے حالیہ صورتحال کے پیش نظر معاشی طور پر کمزور طبقے کو ریلیف کی فراہمی کے تسلسل کو قائم رکھنے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے.
وزیرِ اعظم نے موٹر سائیکل سواروں، پبلک و گڈز ٹرانسپورٹ کیلئے گزشتہ ماہ دی جانے والی سبسڈی میں ایک ماہ کی مزید…
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) April 30, 2026
Large trucks are allocated Rs80,000 monthly, and public transport operators receive Rs100,000 per month in support.
Meanwhile, the federal government has increased fuel prices. Petrol has been raised by Rs6.51 per liter and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39 per liter, effective May 1, 2026, as per a notification from the Petroleum Division.
Following the hike, petrol prices have risen from Rs393.35 to Rs399.86 per liter, while HSD now costs Rs399.58 per liter.
