Petrol Price Hikes Due to Government Incompetence Too, Says Shahid Afridi
Sanaullah Nagra
Published September 12, 2026 | 06:39 PM
When tax targets are not met, the entire burden is shifted onto the public, while inflation has made it difficult for ordinary people to earn even two meals a day, the former national cricketer said.
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Sep, 2026) Former national cricketer Shahid Afridi has stated that the continuous increase in petrol prices is not solely due to global conditions, but government incompetence is also a significant factor.
In his reaction to the rising prices of petroleum products on X, he remarked that the hike was not merely a result of global circumstances but that government inaction was a contributing cause.
He further elaborated that when tax collection targets are unmet, the poor bear the brunt, and heavy taxes are levied on petrol to raise funds. He noted that inflation has already made it challenging for everyday people to afford even two meals.
The seasoned cricketer urged the authorities to ease the situation, emphasizing that the public is already facing hardships.
It may be recalled that OGRA previously increased petroleum product prices by a significant margin. According to a notification from the Petroleum Division, petrol prices rose by Rs5.02 per litre, and diesel prices climbed by Rs5.28 per litre. The new rates are Rs375.82 per litre for petrol and Rs403.32 per litre for diesel.
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