Transporters React Strongly to Fuel Price Hike, Announce 5% Increase in Freight Charges

Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance President Malik Shahzad Awan has strongly criticized the recent increase in petroleum prices and announced a 5 percent increase in goods transportation fares across the country.

In his statement, Malik Shahzad Awan said transporters nationwide condemn the continuous rise in fuel prices and demanded that the federal government abolish toll taxes, withholding taxes, and fines imposed by motorway and traffic police authorities.

He stated that government policies have forced thousands of transporters to park their vehicles due to rising operational costs and the lack of meaningful relief for the transport sector.

According to him, the subsidy of 80,000 rupees provided to truck and trailer owners is insufficient considering the sharp increase in fuel expenses.

Malik Shahzad Awan explained that each trip of a trailer now costs an additional 200,000 rupees because of rising petroleum prices. With trucks making around four trips per month, transporters are facing an increase of nearly 800,000 rupees in monthly operational expenses.

He warned that the continuous rise in fuel prices is also contributing to inflation across the country and affecting the broader economy.

The alliance president further said that the transport sector is already suffering due to ongoing regional tensions and difficult business conditions. He cautioned that if the government fails to revise its policies, Pakistan’s transport system could face serious disruption.