QUETTA: The Balochistan government has officially set the price of smuggled Iranian petrol at Rs. 280 per liter, warning that anyone charging above this rate will face strict legal action.
According to officials, the decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.
The move aims to regulate the sale of Iranian petrol in the province and prevent market irregularities and profiteering.
Deputy Commissioner of Kalat, Munir Ahmed Durrani, stated that the petrol will only be sold within Balochistan and is not permitted to be transported outside the province.
“Legal action will be taken against anyone who sells petrol above the fixed price,” he emphasized.
Officials noted that following an increase in imported petrol prices by the federal government, some sellers had raised Iranian petrol prices to Rs. 300–360 per liter, which was deemed unacceptable.
The government said the measure is intended to provide relief to the public and curb illegal profiteering.
Authorities announced that strict monitoring will be implemented to ensure compliance with the new pricing, and the distribution and sale system of Iranian petrol will be organized to promote transparency and discourage illegal activities.
