NHMP Reduces Vehicle Speed Limits to Promote Fuel Savings

The goverment has reduced speed limits on motorways and national highways to promote austerity and fuel conservation, the National Highways and Motorway Police said in a Thursday handout.

The step follows government instructions aimed at conserving fuel amid a global crisis triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran, prompting nationwide energy-saving initiatives and strict austerity measures.

Officials said the measure was implemented under the prime minister’s directives to ensure efficient use of energy and encourage motorists to adopt safer, more fuel-efficient driving practices across the country.

The speed limit for cars and light transport vehicles on motorways has been cut from 120 kilometres per hour to 100 kilometres per hour, according to the NHMP.

Meanwhile, passenger service and heavy transport vehicles on motorways must now travel at 90 kilometres per hour, reduced from the previous 110 kilometres per hour.

On national highways, the limits for cars and light transport vehicles have been lowered from 100 kilometres per hour to 80 kilometres per hour for safer and more fuel-efficient travel.

Passenger service and heavy transport vehicles on national highways must now adhere to a 65-kilometres-per-hour limit, reduced from 80 kilometres per hour.

Earlier, Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb warned that petroleum prices in Pakistan could rise further in the coming days due global oil pressures.

His remarks came after the government recently increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre, citing rising global oil costs linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The finance minister made the remarks while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue during a meeting chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwala.

The finance minister said the prime minister had formed a ministerial committee to monitor petroleum product prices and supply on a daily basis.

He told the committee that the situation in the region was changing rapidly and quick decisions were required regarding the purchase of petroleum products.

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