The recent fuel shock in Pakistan has brought severe challenges for every individual in the country. The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of the world's oil and natural gas regularly passes. This disruption has directly impacted Pakistan, with the government raising fuel prices by Rs55 per litre in a single step. How can an ordinary person afford petrol at Rs321 per litre or the ordinary farmer afford diesel for tractors and other machinery at its current price? I earnestly urge the government and relevant authorities to take immediate and effective measures to control and reduce fuel prices for the welfare of the people.
Mukhtiar Mehr
Hub
