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🚨 YOUR POCKET ALERT: Pakistan’s Power Play Could Zap Your Wallet

Islamabad — Good news: Pakistan just signed a mega-deal for cheaper Russian crude oil. Bad news: The savings might never reach your home. While global oil prices dip, local fuel costs in Pakistan remain stubbornly high—and analysts warn the government may pocket the discount to patch budget holes rather than cut petrol prices.

Why you should care: Because if your grocery bill or Uber fare hasn’t dropped, this is why. While officials celebrate “breakthrough” trade agreements, the stalled deregulation of fuel prices means you could keep paying a war premium at the pump. With inflation still above 20%, every rupee saved matters.

Verdict: Until price regulators force savings to consumers, this “victory” is just another line item on your monthly budget. Keep your wallet tight.