Pakistan Railways is considering another increase in fares as it grapples with mounting losses triggered by rising diesel prices, officials confirmed Monday.
According to railway officials in Lahore, the department is facing a daily financial burden of Rs 3.6 million due to elevated fuel costs. With the railway network consuming around 350,000 liters of diesel daily, the monthly deficit now exceeds Rs. 109 million.
Officials said that a committee is currently reviewing how much to increase fares in light of the fuel price shock. They emphasized that while a previous fare hike was implemented on June 18—3% for passenger trains and 4% for freight—the latest increase may disproportionately affect freight services to shield passengers from excessive costs.
Efforts are being made to ensure that passenger services face minimal additional burden, officials noted. The strategy aims to place the larger share of fare adjustment on freight operations, which are more commercially viable and less sensitive to public backlash.
A final decision on fare revisions is expected soon, as the department struggles to keep operations financially sustainable under surging fuel expenses.
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