Upper Chitral (Report: Shahzad Ahmad): Despite the continued decline in petroleum product prices in Upper Chitral, no significant reduction has yet been made in transport fares. Fares charged by vehicles operating between Chitral and Boni, Chitral and Mastuj, and other areas are still at the levels charged when petroleum product prices were high.
Members of the public say that as petrol and diesel prices fall, passengers should also benefit, but transporters’ failure to reduce fares is a cause for concern. The government should ensure that transport fares are reduced in proportion to the decline in petroleum product prices. In addition, steps should be taken to lower the prices of food items.
The district administration of Upper Chitral is being urged to review the set fares on routes serving Chitral, Boni, Mastuj, and other areas, and require transporters to lower fares so that the benefits of lower petroleum product prices reach the general public.
Source: https://chitralexpress.com/updates/2026/11/13/106971/
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