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  "path": "/latest/pm-bans-use-of-high-octane-fuel-in-official-vehicles-to-cut-costs/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-23T11:49:25.000Z",
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  "textContent": "LAHORE: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of high-octane fuel in all government vehicles with immediate effect, as part of broader austerity measures aimed at reducing public expenditure.\n\nThe decision follows an earlier move to increase the petroleum levy on high-octane fuel, according to an official statement.\n\nUnder the new directive, the use of high-octane fuel at government expense has been strictly prohibited. Officials who require the fuel for operational reasons will have to pay for it from their own pockets.\n\nAll federal ministries, departments, authorities and subordinate bodies have been instructed to implement the decision immediately.\n\nThe government said the move was aimed at ensuring efficient, transparent and responsible use of national resources.\n\nThe latest step builds on earlier austerity measures, including a 50 per cent reduction in fuel consumption for official vehicles and grounding of 60 per cent of the government fleet.\n\nSavings generated through these measures will be used to provide relief to the public and help maintain lower fuel prices, the statement said.\n\nSharif said strict implementation of austerity policies and curbing unnecessary expenditure were essential to reduce government spending and ensure better use of taxpayers’ money.\n\nAuthorities have also been directed to establish an effective monitoring mechanism, with strict legal action to be taken against any violations.\n\nThe post PM bans use of high-octane fuel in official vehicles to cut costs appeared first on HUM News.",
  "title": "PM bans use of high-octane fuel in official vehicles to cut costs"
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