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Karachi Fuel Prices Skyrocket, Burdening Daily Wage Earners
4 Apr
Summary
- Petrol now costs PKR 458.40 per litre, diesel PKR 520.35.
- This marks a steep increase of PKR 137 on fuel prices.
- Rising gas prices add to financial stress for low-income families.

Residents of Karachi have expressed outrage following a substantial government increase in fuel prices. Effective April 3, 2026, petrol now costs a record PKR 458.40 per litre, and diesel is priced at PKR 520.35 per litre. Commuters noted this steep hike of PKR 137 follows a previous increase of around PKR 55, compounding financial pressure. The rising cost of fuel and gas is placing an unbearable burden on daily wage earners and hitting low-income families the hardest. This economic strain has become a significant concern for many citizens across the city.