Jet fuel surge set to push Pakistan airfares higher
“Pakistan’s steep jet fuel hike is expected to raise airline operating costs and push airfares higher.”
Key points
- Pakistan’s steep jet fuel hike is expected to raise airline operating costs and push airfares higher.
- The broader fuel shock is also forcing railway fare revisions and disrupting transport planning.
Pakistan has sharply increased the price of jet fuel by Rs154 per litre, lifting the rate from Rs188.93 to Rs342.37 and triggering expectations of higher airline ticket prices. Industry estimates cited by Geo News indicate fares could rise by as much as Rs5,000 as carriers pass on the jump in operating costs.
The report said the increase follows broader energy market disruption linked to Middle East tensions and concerns over oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan Railways has also revised fares, with economy-class passenger tickets rising 5%, air-conditioned fares 10%, and freight charges 20%, while the University of Karachi has moved morning classes online from March 9 because of likely transport pressures.
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