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Eid Travel Nightmare: Pakistan Fails to Regulate Soaring Fares Amid Fuel Hike

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News18•20-03-2026, 18:15

Eid Travel Nightmare: Pakistan Fails to Regulate Soaring Fares Amid Fuel Hike

•Eid-ul-Fitr travel in Pakistan sees commuters facing unaffordable fares due to regulatory failures and profiteering.
•Passengers in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and other cities struggle with inflated prices, with many paying far beyond approved fares.
•A sharp increase in fuel prices (petrol beyond PKR 320/litre) has led transporters to raise fares by 20-25%.
•Complaints include ticket black markets, overcrowding, and lack of checks, despite transporters citing rising costs.
•Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz ordered a crackdown, but enforcement remains inconsistent, leading to continued overcharging.

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