{
  "id": 15985888,
  "title": "PDP demands cut in oil prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/pdp-demands-cut-in-oil-prices",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T01:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445401/pdp-demands-cut-in-oil-prices"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi, Pakistan - The Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an immediate decrease in the prices of petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Vice Chairman Azam Minhas declared. Minhas argued that the escalation of LPG costs would intensify hardships for both individual and business consumers, while increased petrol prices could trigger a significant rise in food item costs. He stated that in a nation where a significant portion of the populace resides beneath the poverty line, forcing citizens into a subservient state is a cruel act. Minhas cautioned that once the public becomes aware of the situation, the elite will be compelled to abandon their positions. He urged that public welfare should take precedence over the acquisition of costly aircraft and vehicles, as well as the provision of excessive privileges to the wealthy. He emphasized the need for urgent measures to counteract soaring inflation.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Azam Minhas, Vice Chairman of the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP), has demanded an immediate reduction in the prices of petroleum products and LPG. He noted that rising LPG costs would exacerbate difficulties for both domestic and commercial consumers, while higher petrol prices would lead to a staggering surge in the cost of food items. He said that in a country where a vast segment of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}