Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif changed his mind and said petrol prices would be 378 rupees per liter.

The price decrease will last for at least a month.

The Prime Minister promised to help people until their lives are back to normal.

Petrol prices were reduced, but diesel prices remained the same at 520 rupees per liter.

Economic problems are affecting people.

The government will make public transport free in Islamabad for 30 days.

The government will pay 350 million rupees for this.

The chief minister of Punjab also made public transport free and gave subsidies to trucks and buses.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif asked transport operators not to increase prices for passengers.

The government in Sindh gave subsidies to motorcyclists and small farmers.

A war between the US, Israel, and Iran has caused problems in the Middle East.

The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for energy supplies.

The government has introduced measures to save fuel, such as a four-day workweek.

People are protesting.

Many people in Pakistan live in poverty.

The government increased fuel prices, but is trying not to increase them again.

People protested in Lahore against the fuel price increase.

A protestor said the government has made life difficult for people.

The protestor asked for relief from the government.

Other Asian countries are also facing fuel price problems.

Bangladesh increased prices for liquefied petroleum gas.

The International Monetary Fund warned about the effects of the energy crisis.

The IMF is helping Pakistan with a $1.2-billion package.

A protestor said the price increase is due to IMF pressure, not the war.

The protestor asked the government to show compassion for the people.