An application was lodged with the Supreme Court’s Human Rights Cell, urging the initiation of a suo motu inquiry into the recent escalation in petroleum product prices. The application was filed by local advocate Mudassar Chaudhry.

The plea highlighted that mounting inflation and petroleum price hikes are pushing the economically disadvantaged to the point of committing suicide, asserting that every citizen holds the right to life.

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The application implored the Chief Justice of Pakistan to personally intervene, emphasizing the nation’s expectations from the Chief Justice’s role. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance announced a Rs17.50 per liter rise in petrol prices, setting it at Rs290.45. High-speed diesel also witnessed an increase of Rs20 per liter, reaching Rs293.40. In contrast, prices for light speed diesel and kerosene oil remain unchanged.

The subsequent revision of petroleum product rates is scheduled for August 31st.