Cycles, work from home, long walks: Pakistani Twitter think of alternatives after petrol hike

The government announced an Rs35 increase in petrol prices on Sunday

Entertainment Desk January 29, 2023
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Pakistanis had a particularly stressful Sunday morning today as they woke up to the news of a sudden Rs35 hike in petrol prices amidst an economic crisis. After the rupee devaluation, nationwide blackouts and gas shortages, a petrol hike was the last thing they wanted.

Frustrated and helpless, users took to Twitter to rant about their concerns and how the sudden price increase will shatter the masses. With memes, serious tweets, suggestions for alternatives to cars, protest updates and more, here’s how Pakistanis coped with the rather stressful news.

Well, (good?) morning to you too!
It is safe to say that this weekend was not at all relaxing for Pakistanis, at least. 


How much more before this ends?
This user is not okay with people just tolerating whatever the government throws at them. 

Can we go back to work from home again?
Users are demanding COVID-schedule all over again. Some are even suggesting having a larger petrol allowance in salaries to cope with this hike. 

Sad nostalgia
Gone are the days when we were upset about under Rs.5 petrol hikes. 

Time to switch to bicycles?

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices by Rs35 per litre effective as of 11 am on Sunday.

The minister made the announcement in a brief televised address to the nation today and maintained that Kerosene oil and light diesel oil prices were jacked up by Rs18 per litre. Rejecting reports of petroleum shortages, Dar alleged that “artificial shortages” were being created.

“Ample fuel is available and under normal circumstances, there would be no reason for such shortages to occur,” he said.
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