Fuel Prices Surge Up to 55% as Government Ends Blanket Subsidy, Announces Targeted Relief

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ISLAMABAD: In a major policy shift, the federal government has withdrawn blanket fuel subsidies, triggering an unprecedented surge in petroleum prices—42.7% for petrol and 55% for high-speed diesel (HSD)—amid escalating global oil volatility linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. With immediate effect, petrol prices have risen by Rs137.23 per litre to Rs458.41, while HSD has increased by Rs184.49 per litre to Rs520.35. Kerosene prices also climbed by Rs34.08 per litre to Rs457.80. To manage the price shock, the government adjusted petroleum levies—raising petrol levy to Rs160 per litre from…

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Rudi Roeslein Receives Excellence in Bioenergy Award, Delivers Keynote at International Biomass Conference & Expo 2026

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St. Louis, Missouri: Roeslein Renewables has announced that its Founder and Board Chairman, Rudi Roeslein, has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Bioenergy Award at the International Biomass Conference & Expo 2026. In addition to receiving the award, he delivered a keynote address at the conference, held on April 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The award, presented by BBI International and Biomass Magazine, recognizes decades of leadership by Roeslein in renewable energy development, conservation, and industrial innovation. He was honored alongside Alicia…

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Global Renewables Surge by Nearly 700 GW in 2025, Reinforcing Energy Resilience: International Renewable Energy Agency Report

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The global renewable energy sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, with total installed capacity reaching 5,149 GW following an unprecedented addition of 692 GW—a 15.5% annual increase, according to the latest Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency. The report highlights that renewables accounted for a dominant 85.6% share of total global capacity expansion, further cementing their position as the backbone of future energy systems, while non-renewable additions continued to decline in relative significance. Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in the…

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Pakistan govt hikes petrol price to Rs458, diesel to Rs520 per litre

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The government on Thursday sharply increased petroleum prices, raising petrol to Rs458.41 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) to Rs520.35 per litre. The announcement was made at a press conference by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik alongside Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The latest hike marks a significant jump from the previous notified prices earlier in March, when petrol was priced at Rs321.17 per litre and HSD at Rs335.86 per litre, indicating an increase of over Rs137.24 per litre in petrol, and Rs184.49 per litre in HSD. Aurangzeb also announced a…

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Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance, has announced a targeted subsidy program for petroleum products.

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He stated that motorcycle riders will receive a subsidy of Rs. 100 on 20 liters of petrol per month. The subsidy will be provided for a duration of three months. The Finance Minister further said that small farmers will be given a one-time subsidy of Rs. 1,500 per acre, while freight vehicles will receive a subsidy of Rs. 100 per liter. He also announced a monthly subsidy of Rs. 70,000 for trucks and Rs. 80,000 for larger vehicles. Passenger buses will be provided a monthly subsidy of Rs. 100,000. Muhammad…

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