Pakistan petrol price breaches PKR 450, diesel over PKR 500 amid West Asia war

Residents of Karachi express anger after the government increased fuel prices, pushing petrol to a record PKR 458.40 per litre and diesel to PKR 520.35 per litre, effective April 3, 2026. Many residents said the sudden increase has placed an unbearable burden on daily wage earners. "Earlier, prices were raised by around PKR 55, and now there’s another steep hike of PKR 137," said one commuter. Citizens also pointed out that rising gas prices have added to their financial stress, hitting low-income families the hardest.