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petrol now 64 more expensive in pakistan after 3 months of us iran war
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AI insight
AI-generatedPakistan is a net oil importer; the 64% petrol price hike directly reflects global crude oil price pass-through due to Middle East supply disruption fears. The channel is fx_passthrough (currency depreciation likely amplified) and input_cost for the entire economy. Pakistan's current account deficit and inflation will worsen; consumer purchasing power and industrial input costs are squeezed. The impact is country-specific (Pakistan) with regional contrast to India/Bangladesh.
Signals our AI researcher identified
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- Petrol prices in Pakistan rose 64% from Rs. 253.17 to Rs. 414.78 per liter between Feb 1 and May 9, 2026.
- Diesel prices increased 61% from Rs. 257.08 to Rs. 414.58 per liter in the same period.
- The largest single hike occurred in early April 2026, with petrol jumping from Rs. 321.17 to Rs. 458.41.
- Neighboring India and Bangladesh kept fuel price increases more controlled, with India absorbing losses.
- The price surge is attributed to escalating US-Iran tensions in the Middle East.
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