Goods transporters warn of nationwide strike

Published On 21 Jul, 2026
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The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) issued a notification revising petroleum prices for July 21, reducing the petrol price by Re0.35 per litre while increasing the price of high-speed diesel by Rs5.71 per litre.

In a statement, he condemned the proposed daily fuel pricing mechanism, stating that frequent changes in petroleum prices would create serious uncertainty for transport operators and increase operational costs.

Awan warned that the government’s “flawed policies,” particularly the continued increase in diesel prices, could bring the country’s goods transport sector to a standstill. He urged transporters across Pakistan to remain prepared, saying a nationwide strike could be announced at any time if their concerns are not addressed.

Asserting the importance of diesel to the national economy, he called on the government to immediately reduce diesel prices, arguing that the country’s economic activity largely depends on road freight transportation.