The Lahore High Court (LHC) will hear a petition contesting the recent hike in petrol prices. The Judicial Activism Panel (JAP), represented by Advocate Azhar Siddique, filed the case, which concerns the government’s pricing strategy in the face of declining world oil costs.
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Justice Khalid Ishaq will preside over the hearing on September 30. The court has ordered the federal government’s counsel to provide a thorough report outlining the present price structure and the variables that influence these adjustments.
According to the petition, international petroleum prices have fallen, while gasoline expenses in Pakistan continue to grow. The petitioner has asked the court to demand clarity from the government about how petrol prices are decided and modified.
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This lawsuit occurs at a time when many residents are grappling with inflation and increased living costs. The hearing’s conclusion may provide further clarity about the pricing system and the government’s commitment to the public interest.
