{"id":535338,"date":"2026-03-08T04:12:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T23:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=535338"},"modified":"2026-03-08T04:12:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T23:12:49","slug":"airfares-to-go-up-as-jet-fuel-price-hiked-by-rs154-per-litre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/airfares-to-go-up-as-jet-fuel-price-hiked-by-rs154-per-litre\/","title":{"rendered":"Airfares to go up as jet fuel price hiked by Rs154 per litre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan Railways increases fares after diesel price jumps by nearly 20%<br \/>\n ISLAMABAD\/LAHORE\/KARACHI<br \/>\nThe government has significantly increased the price of jet fuel used by commercial aircraft, raising it by Rs154 per litre in one of the largest hikes in recent years.<br \/>\nFollowing the increase, jet fuel prices have surged from Rs188.93 to a record Rs342.37 per litre, marking an increase of about 82%.<br \/>\nThe sharp rise comes after the government recently raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre amid growing concerns over global fuel supply disruptions.<br \/>\nThe move follows the US-Israeli attack on Iran and Tehran\u2019s subsequent announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.<br \/>\nThe steep increase in aviation fuel costs is expected to raise operational expenses for airlines, which could lead to an increase of airfares by up to Rs5,000.<\/p>\n<p>KU announces online classes<br \/>\nIn another development, the University of Karachi decided to shift morning classes online to facilitate students amid potential transport disruptions following a sharp rise in petroleum prices.<br \/>\nIn a notification issued on Saturday, the university said the decision was taken to ensure students\u2019 convenience as transportation constraints likely to arise due to the recent increase in petroleum prices.<br \/>\nIt also stated that the administration decided to conduct morning classes from March 9, until the conclusion of the Ramadan month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan Railways increases fares after diesel price jumps by nearly 20% ISLAMABAD\/LAHORE\/KARACHI The government has significantly increased the price of jet fuel used by commercial aircraft, raising it by Rs154 per litre in one of the largest hikes in recent years. 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