Why did Pakistan raise fuel prices by an ‘unprecedented’ 40-50% in one go?
Usually, Pakistan goes populist and softens the blow.
So, what forced it to let prices jump all at once?
Global fuel crisis intensifies
- Energy prices surge amid war with Iran ABC News —
- Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs Fortune —
- UK businesses struggle as costs surge amid war on Iran fallout Al Jazeera —
- War on Iran fallout on Pakistan: Petrol prices steep increase resulting in shortages Al Jazeera —
- Northern Ireland leads surge in fuel prices since start of Iran war The Guardian —