Bangladesh hikes fuel prices by 50 pc, highest in history

Aug 06, 2022

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 6 : Bangladesh has increased fuel prices by around 50 per cent, the highest hike since the country's independence in 1971,...

Why no protests when BJP hikes prices?: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar

Apr 03, 2025

"There have been fuel prices hikes and LPG cylinder price hikes in the past by the BJP government at the Centre. Now, the toll...

Pakistan: Fuel price shock triggers transport fare hikes, deepening public misery

Apr 25, 2026

Rising fuel prices in Pakistan have led to higher transport fares, increasing costs for commuters and goods transport. Authorities allowed limited fare hikes, but...

Protest erupts in Bangladesh over record hike in fuel prices

Aug 07, 2022

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 7 : Protests have erupted across Bangladesh after the government has increased fuel prices by more than 50 per cent in...

India sees minimal fuel price hike amid global surge triggered by West Asia crisis

May 23, 2026

While several countries across the world witnessed sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices following the West Asia crisis and disruption around the Strait...

WFP reports soaring food prices in Kabul amid border closures, fuel hikes

Oct 25, 2025

The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown...