Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:38:06 +0500 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:38:06 +0500 60 Fuel hike fears trigger panic buying, long queues at petrol pumps https://english.aaj.tv/news/330457778/fuel-hike-fears-trigger-panic-buying-long-queues-at-petrol-pumps <p><strong>Reports of a potential increase in petroleum prices have triggered panic buying across multiple cities, with long queues forming at petrol stations as consumers rush to fill their tanks ahead of any expected hike.</strong></p> <p>Citizens expressed frustration, saying such scenes have become routine before every price revision.</p> <p>Many urged the government to provide relief instead of adding further pressure amid rising inflation.</p> <p>Market uncertainty has intensified due to fluctuations in global oil prices and ongoing regional tensions.</p> <p>Petrol prices, which were around Rs266 per litre before recent conflict, have surged to nearly Rs393, while diesel has climbed from Rs335.86 to approximately Rs380.19 per litre.</p> Reports of a potential increase in petroleum prices have triggered panic buying across multiple cities, with long queues forming at petrol stations as consumers rush to fill their tanks ahead of any expected hike.

Citizens expressed frustration, saying such scenes have become routine before every price revision.

Many urged the government to provide relief instead of adding further pressure amid rising inflation.

Market uncertainty has intensified due to fluctuations in global oil prices and ongoing regional tensions.

Petrol prices, which were around Rs266 per litre before recent conflict, have surged to nearly Rs393, while diesel has climbed from Rs335.86 to approximately Rs380.19 per litre.

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