The goods transporters have reduced their fares after a massive and most-awaited drop in the petrol price.
Goods transport operators in Pakistan have announced a 15% reduction in freight charges across the country following the government’s recent cut in petrol and diesel prices.
The move has been welcomed by businesses and consumers, who hope lower transportation costs could eventually contribute to reduced prices of essential goods and other commodities.
Speaking on behalf of the transport sector, Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance President Malik Shehzad Awan said the decision was taken in response to the government’s reduction in fuel prices, which he described as a positive step for the economy.
He said the transport community appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to lower petrol and diesel prices and had decided to pass on part of the relief to customers through lower freight charges.
“Transporters have always played their role in keeping the country’s supply chain moving, even during periods of economic hardship and high fuel prices,” Awan said. He added that many operators had continued to run their vehicles despite facing rising operational costs.
According to the alliance, the reduction in fuel prices has provided some relief to the transport sector, making it possible to lower freight rates while continuing normal operations.
Awan expressed hope that the government would continue efforts to reduce petroleum prices further, arguing that lower fuel costs could support business activity and help reduce the cost of transporting food and other goods across the country.
He also called on the government to reconsider certain tax measures proposed in the federal budget for 2026-27. Among his demands were the withdrawal of the increase in withholding tax and greater relief on toll taxes, e-challan penalties, motorway police fines and other charges affecting transport operators.
The alliance chief said the transport and logistics sector remained a key pillar of Pakistan’s economy and contributed billions of rupees in taxes each year. He urged federal and provincial authorities to provide improved infrastructure, facilities and financial incentives to support the industry’s growth.
The announcement comes as businesses monitor whether lower transportation costs will translate into reduced prices for consumers in the coming weeks.
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