Reuters reported on 8 September 2026 that Brent crude was trading around $97.34 per barrel amid rising supply risks linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
For Pakistan, the real concern is what sustained higher oil prices could mean for fuel costs, transport expenses, inflation, and household budgets.
TMKP asks: If global oil prices continue to rise, what is Pakistan’s plan to protect ordinary citizens from another increase in the cost of living?