Transport Fares Rise 5% as Fuel Prices Surge in Pakistan

The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced a five percent increase in goods transport fares following the latest hike in petrol and diesel prices, according to reports.

Alliance president Malik Shehzad Awan said transporters across the country strongly reject the government’s decision, warning it is placing severe pressure on an already struggling logistics sector.

Awan highlighted the sharp increase in operating expenses, stating that the cost of a single trailer trip has risen by Rs200,000. For trucks making four trips a month, expenses have surged by up to Rs800,000.

He added that many transporters are facing unsustainable conditions, forcing thousands to park their vehicles.

The alliance has urged the federal government to introduce immediate relief measures, including:

Awan also criticized the Rs80,000 subsidy for truck trailers, calling it inadequate given the scale of rising fuel costs.

Transporters warn that higher fuel prices are directly driving up logistics costs, which are ultimately passed on to consumers, contributing to inflation.

Awan further noted that regional tensions and uncertain conditions have added to the sector’s challenges, affecting business operations nationwide.

The transport leader cautioned that if policies are not reviewed, Pakistan’s transport system could face a shutdown, disrupting supply chains and broader economic activity.

He said transporters are currently operating at a loss in the national interest but cannot sustain such conditions indefinitely.