As fuel rates soar, Shahid Afridi urges Pakistanis to back govt, appeals for calm
Shahid Afridi supports Pakistan's fuel price hike amid the oil crisis in the country. The Pakistan government decided to hike the price of diesel and petrol in the country, citing the surge in international crude oil prices.
Shahid Afridi has supported Pakistan's decision to increase the price of petrol and diesel amid the ongoing oil crisis in the country caused by the aftermath of the West Asia war. The former Pakistan cricket team captain urged the citizens to back the government's call to overcome the situation in a video message.
Pakistan on Thursday announced a steep increase in fuel prices, marking the second hike in under a month, as rising global oil rates—driven by tensions in the Middle East—continue to impact markets. Diesel prices have increased by 54.9% to 520.35 Pakistani rupees ($1.88) per litre, while petrol now costs 458.40 rupees per litre after a 42.7% jump. The new prices will come into effect from Friday. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said the move was unavoidable, citing the surge in international crude oil prices.
Afridi, in his message, said that backing the government at the moment is the most important thing to avoid any obstacle in the progress of the country.
“Assalamualaikum friends, I am Shahid Afridi. Because of the war, the global energy crisis that the world is facing right now—Pakistan, Alhamdulillah, is still in a much better position than many countries. Supporting the government and backing them is the most important thing. As Pakistanis, we should try to follow the steps that the government has taken so that there is no obstacle in the progress of the country,” said Afridi.
Just last month, Pakistan had increased petrol and diesel prices by nearly 20%, attributing the move to rising global oil costs linked to the US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
The fresh hike is likely to fuel inflation further and add to the financial burden on the country’s already struggling population. Pakistan remains heavily dependent on imported oil, with most supplies coming from Saudi Arabia and the UAE via the Strait of Hormuz.
OIL CRISIS HITS PSL
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 was hit by the oil crisis, which saw major changes made to the tournament. Initially scheduled to be played across six cities—Multan, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore—the tournament has been limited to just Karachi and Lahore now.
In addition to reducing the number of venues, the Pakistan Cricket Board has also decided to scrap the opening ceremony as part of cost-cutting measures.
Shahid Afridi has supported Pakistan's decision to increase the price of petrol and diesel amid the ongoing oil crisis in the country caused by the aftermath of the West Asia war. The former Pakistan cricket team captain urged the citizens to back the government's call to overcome the situation in a video message.
Pakistan on Thursday announced a steep increase in fuel prices, marking the second hike in under a month, as rising global oil rates—driven by tensions in the Middle East—continue to impact markets. Diesel prices have increased by 54.9% to 520.35 Pakistani rupees ($1.88) per litre, while petrol now costs 458.40 rupees per litre after a 42.7% jump. The new prices will come into effect from Friday. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said the move was unavoidable, citing the surge in international crude oil prices.
Afridi, in his message, said that backing the government at the moment is the most important thing to avoid any obstacle in the progress of the country.
“Assalamualaikum friends, I am Shahid Afridi. Because of the war, the global energy crisis that the world is facing right now—Pakistan, Alhamdulillah, is still in a much better position than many countries. Supporting the government and backing them is the most important thing. As Pakistanis, we should try to follow the steps that the government has taken so that there is no obstacle in the progress of the country,” said Afridi.
Just last month, Pakistan had increased petrol and diesel prices by nearly 20%, attributing the move to rising global oil costs linked to the US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
The fresh hike is likely to fuel inflation further and add to the financial burden on the country’s already struggling population. Pakistan remains heavily dependent on imported oil, with most supplies coming from Saudi Arabia and the UAE via the Strait of Hormuz.
OIL CRISIS HITS PSL
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 was hit by the oil crisis, which saw major changes made to the tournament. Initially scheduled to be played across six cities—Multan, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore—the tournament has been limited to just Karachi and Lahore now.
In addition to reducing the number of venues, the Pakistan Cricket Board has also decided to scrap the opening ceremony as part of cost-cutting measures.
