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Pakistan provides fuel aid to over 9 million low-income people as Middle East war drives up prices
- On Tuesday, Pakistan's government launched fuel subsidies for more than 9 million low-income people; Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said recipients receive discount tokens via text message at participating gas stations.
- Fuel prices have risen by more than 50% since the United States and Iran began their conflict earlier this year, straining household budgets and prompting Jamaat-e-Islami to threaten marching on Islamabad for tax cuts.
- Motorcycle and three-wheeler users qualify for 500 rupees weekly, limited to four tokens monthly, bringing maximum assistance to 2,000 rupees per month for eligible low-income riders.
- Owners of cars with engines up to 800 cubic centimeters receive 100 rupees per liter on up to 10 liters every 10 days; Islamabad resident Amir Shahzad said the subsidy adequately covers his daily commute.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the program last month to help motorists purchase gasoline at prewar prices, though Pakistan relies on International Monetary Fund loans pressuring the government to slash subsidies.
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Pakistan provides fuel aid to over 9 million low-income people as Middle East war drives up prices
Pakistan’s government is providing fuel subsidies to over 9 million low-income people as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy prices.
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