Goods Transporters Increase Freight Rates After Fuel Price Hike

Goods transporters across Pakistan have announced a 10 percent increase in freight charges following the government’s latest hike in petroleum prices, citing rising operational costs.

Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance President Malik Shehzad Awan said the decision was taken after repeated increases in diesel and petrol prices significantly raised expenses for transporters nationwide.

In a video statement, Awan said transporters strongly opposed the fuel price increase and warned that continued policy decisions of this nature could push many operators out of business.

He criticized government policies, saying the sector is already under financial pressure and struggling to sustain operations. He added that if fuel price hikes are unavoidable, the government should provide relief by abolishing toll taxes and other levies.

Awan also called for the withdrawal of fines imposed by motorway police, traffic police, and other authorities, along with relief in withholding tax.

He said existing subsidies are insufficient and do not offset the rising cost of fuel, further worsening the situation for transporters. Despite the challenges, Awan said transporters are continuing operations in the national interest to ensure uninterrupted movement of goods, while urging the government to review its policies.

In conclusion inflation is far higher then we imagined