{"id":93540,"date":"2026-02-18T16:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/893477444\/FQHY-YuCaFGFVLRR"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:02:06","slug":"transporters-announce-3-freight-hike-amid-rising-fuel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/transporters-announce-3-freight-hike-amid-rising-fuel\/","title":{"rendered":"Transporters announce 3% freight hike amid rising fuel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, 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https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1452163 aligncenter\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/dailytimes.com.pk\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16\/transportc.jpg?ssl=1\" alt width=\"1000\" height=\"560\"><\/p>\n<p>Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced a three percent increase in freight charges following the recent surge in petroleum prices, citing rising operational costs that directly affect transporters and consumers nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the media, the association\u2019s president, Malik Shehzad Awan, expressed concerns over the government\u2019s fuel price hike, warning that the increased transport expenses are unavoidable and significantly impact every Pakistani citizen.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Read more : <span><a class=\"gs-title\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/dailytimes.com.pk\/1417472\/transporters-end-strike-following-successful-talks-with-punjab-govt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=002595713299184141982:likf2rxbbdq&amp;q=https:\/\/dailytimes.com.pk\/1417472\/transporters-end-strike-following-successful-talks-with-punjab-govt\/&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiErvPyjt6SAxVDY6QEHamMLToQFnoECAYQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1K7x2aTKV7JwjaKPLxVdJZ&amp;fexp=73152292,73152290\" data-ctorig=\"https:\/\/dailytimes.com.pk\/1417472\/transporters-end-strike-following-successful-talks-with-punjab-govt\/\">Transporters&nbsp;end strike following successful talks with Punjab govt<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Awan highlighted that both federal and Punjab government policies are putting immense pressure on the transport sector, noting that previous agreements with ministers during earlier strikes remain unimplemented despite formal commitments.<\/p>\n<p>The transport leader accused the authorities of ignoring transporters\u2019 concerns, stating that no serious steps have been taken to alleviate financial stress, which continues to burden operators and logistics businesses across the country.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Read more : <span><a class=\"gs-title\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/dailytimes.com.pk\/1414672\/transporters-end-strike-as-govt-halts-implementation-of-new-traffic-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=002595713299184141982:likf2rxbbdq&amp;q=https:\/\/dailytimes.com.pk\/1414672\/transporters-end-strike-as-govt-halts-implementation-of-new-traffic-rules\/&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiErvPyjt6SAxVDY6QEHamMLToQFnoECAUQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hPhajO-SLUBZEGs-8M3xs&amp;fexp=73152292,73152290\" data-ctorig=\"https:\/\/dailytimes.com.pk\/1414672\/transporters-end-strike-as-govt-halts-implementation-of-new-traffic-rules\/\">Transporters&nbsp;\u2018end strike\u2019 as govt \u2018halts\u2019 implementation of new traffic \u2026<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He further warned that if the government fails to honour its commitments, the alliance may organize another peaceful nationwide strike, holding both federal and provincial authorities responsible for any disruptions or inconvenience.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the freight hike reflects the growing challenges faced by the sector, and transporters urge swift government action to stabilize fuel pricing, uphold prior agreements, and prevent further disruptions in goods movement.<\/p>\n<p>freight charge hike, Pakistan transporters, fuel price impact, nationwide strike warning, transport sector challenges, logistics cost increase<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p>\n<p><strong><a 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