QUETTA, April 5, 2026: The Balochistan government has officially allowed the sale of smuggled Iranian petrol at a fixed price of Rs. 280 per liter, warning that anyone charging above this rate will face strict legal action.
The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, aiming to regulate the sale of Iranian petrol in the province and prevent market irregularities and profiteering.
Deputy Commissioner of Kalat, Munir Ahmed Durrani, clarified that the petrol will only be sold within Balochistan and cannot 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 a recent surge in petrol prices, the cost of petrol in other parts of Pakistan has shot up to Rs. 378 per liter. Some local sellers in Balochistan had also attempted to raise Iranian petrol prices to similar levels, which was deemed unacceptable.
The federal government had jacked up the price of petrol price from Rs.322 to Rs. 158. Later, however, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs. 80 per liter cut in the petrol price.
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.