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...

Fare freeze fails to deliver as Karachi commuters bear brunt of weak enforcement

Apr 09, 2026

Transport operators have largely disregarded the official orders, leaving citizens to shoulder rising travel costs, as reported by Dawn.

MSRTC considers fare hike amid fuel cost surge; no immediate increase: Maharashtra Transport Minister

May 18, 2026

In view of the rising fuel costs faced by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), a proposal to increase passenger fares is under...

Israeli families face rising taxes and prices in 2025

Jan 08, 2025

Chairwoman MK Naama Lazimi warned of the severe burden on young families, driven by increasing property taxes, electricity, water, and public transport costs, alongside...

China's drought threatens raise in carbon taxes

Sep 14, 2022

Beijing [China], September 14 : The drought in southwestern China has also had ripple effects for global businesses as companies could also face new...

This is just beginning: Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on rising LPG, fuel prices

Jun 01, 2026

Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said rising LPG prices and reduced availability are severely affecting the hotel industry, while increasing petrol and diesel...