The massive increase in the petrol price has not only perturbed the common man but celebrities are also raising their voices and questioning the authorities on the hike.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) have been increased by Rs 10.49 and Rs 12.44 per liter respectively.
The new price of petrol is Rs 137.79 per liter, and high-speed diesel is Rs 134.48 per liter.
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In this regard, actor Aijaz Aslam reached out to his Twitter handle to express his observation on the ongoing race between petrol prices and foreign currency rates in the country.
Therez a race between petrol , dollar & pound … petrol is trying to catch the dollar & dollar is running to match the pound … Tabdeeli is in full swing
— aijaz aslam (@aijazz7) October 17, 2021
Moreover, actress Mishi Khan also joined the league, saying that the increasing petrol price in Pakistan is alarming for the common man.
She addressed the concerned authorities to keep a check and balance on the changing price of food items in the market and especially the petrol price which is altering after every 2 weeks.
This is alarming as there is no check & balance for prices of food items in the market. It’s insane how the #PetrolPrice is increasing after every 15 days. I am shocked to even think how a common man will survive with kids to feed & huge bills to pay. Shameful #Trending pic.twitter.com/e8kdsXgfEk
— Mishi khan (@mishilicious) October 17, 2021
In addition to it, Jeeto Pakistan host Fahad Mustafa twisted the whole scenario with a sarcastic remark.
In the post, Fahad said that the government can increase the petrol price by Rs 20 but they have been lenient enough by keeping it only half.
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) October 16, 2021
Replying to Fahad, a Twitter user questioned him that if the public shall start worrying a little bit about the government and its decisions.
To which Fahad responded that it is the time when people should start getting worried.
Thora nahi ab khul ke ghabrayen 🤪 https://t.co/HpjiaibF0Y
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) October 16, 2021