The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced a 5% reduction in goods transportation fares, following the government’s decision to lower petrol and diesel prices.
In a statement, Alliance President Malik Shehzad Awan welcomed the government’s move to reduce petroleum prices, saying the alliance had decided to lower freight charges in light of the fuel price cuts implemented over the past four to five days.
Relief for the Transport Sector
Awan thanked the prime minister and the federal petroleum minister for the relief, while urging the government to push petrol and diesel prices down further to provide additional support to the transport sector.
The announcement followed a significant cut in fuel prices at the pump:
- Petrol: Reduced by Rs9.41 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs352.59 per litre.
- High-speed diesel: Cut by Rs5.56 per litre, setting the new price at Rs382.25 per litre.
Knock-On Effects for Consumers
The reduction in freight charges is expected to ease transportation costs for businesses that rely on road haulage, potentially softening price pressures on everyday goods across the country. The alliance’s decision signals a direct pass-through of the fuel savings to traders and, ultimately, to consumers.
