Fuel Price Increases Impact Drivers in Parwan Province

Drivers in Parwan province are reporting a significant decline in their income following a rise in fuel and gas prices. The increased costs have made it difficult for many transport workers to afford basic daily living expenses and maintain their livelihoods.

Current market prices in the province are reported at 66 Afghanis per liter for petrol and 68 Afghanis per liter for diesel. Gas is currently priced at 59 Afghanis per kilogram. These figures reflect a trend of increasing costs that drivers say is unsustainable for those operating vehicles for a living.

Drivers, including Mirdad, Nasruddin, and Shahram, stated that these rising costs are directly eroding their daily earnings. They noted that the financial pressure has reached a point where covering the cost of basic necessities has become a struggle for many families relying on the transport sector.

In response to the price hikes, the drivers are calling on the Taliban and other responsible authorities to take immediate action. They are requesting the implementation of stricter supervision and monitoring of the fuel and gas markets to stabilize prices and prevent further increases. The drivers believe that more rigorous oversight is necessary to protect the income of workers and ensure the stability of fuel prices across the province.