Hike in CNG prices, transporters in Karachi threaten to strike
Last updated on: 07 October,2018 01:26 pm
Transporters willing to raise fares, passengers lament over CNG price hike decision of govt.
Karachi (Dunya News) – Transporters in Karachi have expressed severe resentment over hike in CNG prices. They have threatened to strike anytime soon. Price with the rise of Rs20 now stands at 105/kg. On the other side, after approval from the federal government, CNG price in KP has reached Rs108.90/kg. Before this the price was 96.92.
Transporters’ association in Karachi has asked for reversing the decision. The members have given time till Monday. They were of the view that if matters are not solved in the session that day, strike will be the last resort.
People have also derided the decision and called the government to take it back in the best interests of the people.