The Balochistan Government has set a fixed price of Rs. 280 per litre for Iranian petrol, making it significantly cheaper than fuel available in other parts of Pakistan.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, where authorities agreed to regulate prices and prevent overcharging by traders.
Under the new policy, anyone selling Iranian petrol above Rs. 280 per litre will face legal action. Officials have also made it clear that this fuel will only be allowed for sale within Balochistan and cannot be transported to other provinces.
The move comes in response to rising fuel prices nationwide, where petrol is currently being sold at around Rs. 458 per litre. In comparison, the regulated rate in Balochistan is nearly Rs. 180 cheaper, making it the lowest-priced petrol in the region.
Authorities argued that the federal pricing structure for imported fuel should not apply to Iranian petrol, which enters local markets through different supply channels.
The decision follows recent price hikes by traders, who had raised Iranian petrol rates to between Rs. 300 and Rs. 360 per litre after increases in official fuel prices across the country.
Officials have announced strict monitoring and enforcement measures to ensure compliance, aiming to provide relief to local consumers while controlling market irregularities.
