Summary
- The minister’s argument that the government must increase petroleum prices when international oil prices rise is understandable in economic terms.
- For many families, another increase in petrol prices is not just a number in a government notification.
- The minister’s statement that prices may be reduced if international oil prices decline offers little comfort unless the government is also prepared to explain how much of any fall in global prices will actually be passed on to consumers.
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October 6, 2026
Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik says the government understands the difficulties faced by citizens because of rising petroleum prices. But simply acknowledging public hardship is not enough. People need relief, not another explanation of why fuel has become expensive.
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