{
  "id": 2144952,
  "title": "Govt Officials’ Fuel Bill Rises by 190%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/govt-officials-fuel-bill-rises-by-190",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T13:07:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/20/govt-officials-fuel-bill-rises-by-190/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The federal government's spending on fuel saw a remarkable surge of approximately 190 percent over a five-year period, climbing from Rs. 7.52 billion in fiscal year 2020-21 to Rs. 21.77 billion in 2024-25. This significant increase was primarily attributed to the upward trend in fuel prices. According to a document presented before Parliament, the expenditure on fuel by federal ministries, departments, and attached institutions started at Rs. 7.52 billion in FY2020-21. This figure saw a gradual rise to Rs. 8.35 billion in FY2021-22, and nearly doubled to Rs. 15.66 billion in FY2022-23. The spending remained relatively stable at Rs. 15.67 billion in FY2023-24 before experiencing a substantial jump to Rs. 21.77 billion in FY2024-25. In its response submitted to Parliament, the government attributed the rise in fuel expenditure to higher prices, without providing a separate explanation for any potential increase in consumption.",
  "summary": "The federal government’s spending on fuel increased by around 190 percent over five years, rising from Rs. 7.52 billion in … Read More The post Govt Officials’ Fuel Bill Rises by 190% appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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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."
}