Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that compared to fuel price hikes globally, India only raised prices by 2 per cent, which is way below that of other countries.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 23 (ANI): Amid the ongoing fuel price hike, the taxi- rickshaw and drivers association warned about the possibility of going on strike as they demanded an increment in the fares on Friday.
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 20 (ANI): Pakistan's shipping and freight industry has been facing turbulence since the outbreak of COVID-19, but the large-scale suspension of international flights and skyrocketing fuel prices have further exacerbated the suffering of the industry.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 10 (ANI): The sudden sharp rise in fuel prices in Bangladesh is affecting imports through the Benapole land port as transport companies are demanding higher fares.
Maputo [Mozambique], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): The Mozambican government announced Tuesday it will subsidize minibus operators who serve as the public transport providers in the city and province of Maputo, following a strike by the minibus drivers on Monday demanding an increase in their fares i
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 21 (ANI): A student union in Nepal on Tuesday burnt an effigy of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Finance Minister Janardan Sharma, and Supply Minister Dilendra Prasad Badu over their demand for a reduction in petroleum prices.
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 19 (ANI): Due to the increase in the petroleum prices, the inflation rate measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) in Pakistan increased by 3.38 per cent in comparison to the previous week.
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 16 (ANI): After Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif-led government increased the prices of petrol in Pakistan for the third time, goods transporters suspended their operations at Karachi ports and have even threatened to go on for late-night strike.
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 16 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the Government was 'left with no choice' but to raise fuel prices while blaming the previous Imran Khan-led PTI government for signing the 'worst ever deal' with the International Monetary Fund
Istanbul [Turkey], June 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkish consumers on Saturday were struck by the third round of fuel price hikes in a week, as a volatile Turkish currency took its toll on the economy, which relies largely on imports.
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 4 (ANI): After the hike in petroleum products prices, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved the hike in gas prices for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL).
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 3 (ANI): Amid skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel, Pakistanis appear to be looking for alternate modes of transport and a resident of Islamabad has sought to convey a strong message to the Shehbaz Sharif government by wanting to come to work on a donkey cart.