Goods Transporters Hike Fares by 20% After Fuel Price Increase
ISLAMABAD – The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association has announced a 20% increase in transportation fares, following the federal government’s recent hike in petroleum prices.
According to Association President Nabeel Mehmood, the fare hike also reflects the rising operational costs due to the construction of new toll plazas by the National Highway Authority (NHA) along the National Highway. He also cited frequent motorway police fines as a growing burden on transporters.
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Updated Freight Rates Across Major Routes
The fare increase has affected key freight corridors across Pakistan:
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Lahore to Karachi: Rs. 100,000 ➝ Rs. 120,000
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Lahore to Peshawar: Rs. 80,000 ➝ Rs. 96,000
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Lahore to Rawalpindi: Rs. 60,000 ➝ Rs. 72,000
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Karachi to Lahore: Rs. 300,000 ➝ Rs. 350,000
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Karachi to Peshawar: Rs. 400,000 ➝ Rs. 500,000
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Karachi to Rawalpindi: Rs. 400,000 ➝ Rs. 500,000
These increases are expected to impact the cost of consumer goods and supply chain logistics across the country.
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Call for Government Action
Mehmood stated that if the government halts the construction of new toll plazas, transporters may consider revising and reducing fares. He emphasized the need for a balance between infrastructure development and the economic sustainability of the goods transport sector.
The latest fare hike underscores growing concerns among business owners and consumers alike as transport costs directly influence the price of essential goods and commodities nationwide.
