Pakistan Railways is considering increasing train fares by more than 10% following the sharp rise in petroleum product prices.
According to sources, the recent increase of Rs 55 per liter in diesel prices has significantly raised the operational costs of the railway system. Pakistan Railways consumes around 350,000 liters of diesel daily, making fuel one of its largest expenses.
Officials said the latest fuel price hike has increased the financial burden on the railway department by approximately Rs19.25 million per day. Every month, the additional cost is estimated to reach about Rs577.5 million.
Railway authorities are now reviewing fare adjustments to offset the rising fuel expenses and maintain operations. A final decision on the proposed fare increase is expected after internal consultations.
