The Pakistan government faced intense backlash after raising petrol prices to PKR 459 per litre, marking a 43% increase. In response to public outrage, it has now reduced the price by PKR 80, bringing it down to PKR 378. This dramatic hike, one of the steepest in the country's history, has raised alarms among citizens and businesses, who warn that it will erode purchasing power and exacerbate living costs. Essential goods have already seen price increases, with transport operators raising fares significantly. The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlighted that transportation costs have effectively doubled, threatening food inflation and overall economic activity. Political leaders criticized the government's decision as 'economic oppression', emphasizing the unsustainable burden on the working class. Despite the rollback, public frustration remains high, with many questioning how households can manage with petrol prices still elevated.