LAHORE – Transport fares have been reduced by Rs30 to Rs70 in Punjab after a significant decrease was announced in petroleum prices.
Provincial Minister for Information, Azma Bukhari, stated that the government has been taking steps to get the transport fares reduced since the latest cut in petroleum prices in the country.
She said Chif Minister Maryam Nawaz is committed to making sure that fares are reduced in all circumstances.
Azma Bukhari noted that no other province has reduced fares in response to falling petrol prices, making Punjab the only province to cut the fares.
The chief minister, according to Azma, has directed an immediate implementation of fare reductions across the province. District administration teams are currently inspecting fare schedules at all bus terminals.
Bukhari emphasized that Maryam Nawaz has given strict instructions to take strong action against anyone involved in overcharging.
Earlier this week, the federal government on Sunday slashed the petrol price by Rs10 per litre for the next fortnight of September 2024.
The government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs10 per liter, while high-speed diesel has seen a decrease of Rs13.06 per liter. Kerosene prices have been cut by Rs11.15, and light diesel oil by Rs12.12 per liter.
With these changes, petrol now costs Rs249.10 per liter, and high-speed diesel is priced at Rs249.69 per liter. Light diesel oil has dropped to Rs141.93, and kerosene is now Rs158.47 per liter.
