The government intends to increase gas prices by 60% as a measure to reduce the revolving debt in the gas industry. Consequently, with the increase in power rates, the public is likely to confront an additional burden.
gas price hike on card in Pakistan: According to sources, the petroleum division will submit the interim federal cabinet with a plan to raise petrol prices, and the cabinet will make the ultimate decision. All users will be affect by the probable increase in the gas tariff.
The authorities are expect to keep increasing the price of electricity, despite nationwide protests by the populace about their high bill amounts. According to sources, there will be an increase of Rs2.07 per unit.
Consumers will face an extra financial burden of Rs35 billion, aside from the funds collected through fuel price adjustments. This additional cost comes as authorities continue to raise electricity prices, despite public protests against high bill amounts nationwide.
The overbilling and higher levies have been the target of days of protests from the electricity users. Many cities around the nation saw demonstrations by the populace, some of whom burned their money in outrage.