ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a sharp reduction in fuel prices, slashing the cost of high-speed diesel by Rs135 per litre and petrol by Rs12 per litre, in a move aimed at providing relief to consumers amid easing global oil prices.
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Fuel hoarding declared unforgivable by PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday issued a stern warning against hoarding petroleum products, calling it an “unforgivable” act and vowing strict legal action against those involved. He stressed that, amid the current regional situation, the nation must collectively adopt fuel conservation and austerity measures to ensure economic stability.
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PM Shehbaz pushes EV adoption to cut fuel costs, boost economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized the urgent need to promote environment-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) across Pakistan, citing rising global petroleum prices and regional uncertainties as key challenges impacting the economy.
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PM Shehbaz takes major step to ease inflation pressure
Islamabad, April 5, 2026 – Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging fuel subsidy package aimed at stabilizing transport costs and curbing the rising prices of essential commodities across Pakistan. The initiative comes amid ongoing economic pressures and regional tensions impacting fuel prices.
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PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price to Rs378 after levy slash
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant relief measure by reducing the petrol price to Rs378 per liter after slashing the petroleum levy by Rs80 per liter, just a day after a massive hike in fuel prices.
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PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on petroleum smuggling, hoarding
Islamabad, March 31, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against petroleum smuggling and illegal hoarding, emphasizing the need to ensure market stability and protect consumers amid ongoing economic challenges.
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PM Shehbaz urges motorcycle registration for reduced price petrol
Islamabad, March 29, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged citizens to register their motorcycles and three-wheeler rickshaws to benefit from a forthcoming subsidized petrol scheme aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel costs.
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PM Shehbaz highlights positive economic indicators on Pakistan Day
Islamabad, March 23, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s economy is moving on a path of sustainable growth despite ongoing domestic and global challenges, in his message on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
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Pakistan raises high-octane petrol levy to Rs300/liter to target wealthy amid fuel crisis
Lahore, March 22, 2026 – The government has significantly increased the levy on high-octane petrol used in luxury vehicles, aiming to shift the burden of rising fuel costs onto the wealthiest segment of society amid ongoing global energy pressures.
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Petrol prices stay unchanged as PM Shehbaz turns down Rs400 scenario
Islamabad, March 21, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected a massive increase in fuel prices that could have pushed petrol close to Rs400 per litre, deciding instead to keep the rate unchanged at Rs321.17 per litre to provide relief ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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