Shahid Afridi has supported Pakistan’s decision to increase the price of petrol and diesel amid the country’s ongoing oil crisis. In a video message, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team urged citizens to support the government’s call to overcome the situation.
Pakistan announced a sharp increase in fuel prices on Thursdaymarking the second increase in less than a month as rising global oil rates – dragged down by tensions in the Middle East – continue to weigh on markets. Diesel prices rose 54.9% to 520.35 Pakistani rupees ($1.88) per litre, while petrol now costs 458.40 rupees per liter after a 42.7% increase. The new prices will take effect from Friday. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said the move was inevitable, citing the sharp rise in international oil prices.
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In his message, Afridi said that the government’s support is most important at this time to avoid any obstacle in the country’s progress.
“Assalamualaikum friends, I am Shahid Afridi. Due to 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. The government’s support and support is the most important thing. As Pakistanis, we should try to follow the steps taken by the government so that the country is not a hindrance in the country’s progress.”
Last month alone, Pakistan raised petrol and diesel prices by nearly 20%, which it attributed to rising global oil prices linked to the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran.
The fresh hike is likely to further fuel inflation and increase 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 CAUSES PSL
Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has been hit by the oil crisiswhich underwent major changes in the tournament. Originally to be played in six cities – Multan, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore – the tournament has now been restricted to Karachi and Lahore only.
Apart from reducing the number of seats, the Pakistan Cricket Board has also decided to cancel the opening ceremony as part of a cost-cutting measure.
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Published on:
03 Apr 2026 10:43 IST
