As of March 1, 2026, Pakistan's headline inflation is projected to rise to 7.2% year-on-year for February, the highest since July 2024, driven by seasonal price pressures during Ramadan and a low base effect, according to Taurus Securities Limited. This inflationary trend is compounded by a recent petrol price hike of Rs. 8.00 to Rs. 266.17 per litre and high-speed diesel rising by Rs. 5.16 to Rs. 280.86 per litre. The surge in fuel prices has led to significant increases in public transport fares, with minimum fares now set at Rs30 and long-distance routes experiencing hikes of Rs15 to Rs20 per passenger. Transport Federation Vice President Asif Khan noted that rising operational costs have led to a 30 to 35 percent exit of small transporters from the sector over the past three years due to continuous losses.
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Pakistan Inflation Hits 7.2% Amid Fuel Price Hikes
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Pakistan's inflation is set to hit 7.2% by February 2026, driven by Ramadan price pressures and fuel hikes, impacting transport fares and household purchasing power amid US-Iran tensions.
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