The start of 2026 has brought some relief for commuters in Punjab after public transport fares were reduced following a cut in petrol prices announced by the federal government.
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The federal decision to lower petroleum prices has begun to affect daily expenses, with public transport among the first sectors to reflect the change. Inter-district bus fares across Punjab have now been officially revised downward.
Officials from the Punjab Transport Department said fares have been reduced by amounts ranging from Rs60 to Rs180, depending on distance and route. The revised fares have already come into effect on inter-district services.
Regional Transport Authority Secretary Rana Mohsin confirmed that fares for buses travelling from Lahore to other major cities have been adjusted. He said the fare from Lahore to Islamabad has been reduced from Rs1,910 to Rs1,850.
Passengers travelling to northern destinations have also benefited from the reductions. According to officials, the fare to Murree has been lowered from Rs2,370 to Rs2,290, while fares to Peshawar have dropped from Rs2,610 to Rs2,530.
Rana Mohsin added that fares to Mansehra were reduced from Rs2,500 to Rs2,420, while the Abbottabad fare was cut from Rs2,310 to Rs2,240.
On central and southern routes, commuters have also seen lower fares. The fare from Lahore to Faisalabad has been reduced from Rs1,010 to Rs980, while Multan-bound passengers now pay Rs1,650 instead of Rs1,700.
Officials said fares to Sadiqabad were reduced from Rs2,510 to Rs2,430. Long-distance travellers have also received relief, with the Lahore to Karachi fare reduced from Rs5,800 to Rs5,620, and the Sukkur fare cut from Rs3,510 to Rs3,400.
The reductions follow a federal announcement late Wednesday night, cutting petrol prices by Rs10.28 per litre from January 1, 2026. High-Speed Diesel prices were reduced by Rs8.57 per litre, while Motor Spirit fell to Rs253.17 per litre.
The Ministry of Energy said the fortnightly adjustment was made after reviewing international oil prices and domestic economic conditions.
