Economically kills the masses: Pakistan petrol hike to PKR 459 sparks intense backlash, forces government to act

Pakistan raised petrol prices to PKR 459 per litre before cutting them by PKR 80 a day later after massive nationwide backlash. Citizens and businesses warned the hike would “economically kill the masses” and trigger inflation. The rollback offers partial relief, but concerns persist over rising costs, transport fares and the broader impact on household budgets and economic activity.