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Finance Minister Miftah Ismail is receiving flak on social media for reportedly saying that rich people use petrol and diesel. His statements come as the public buckles under inflationary pressure due to the recent increase in petroleum prices.
Last week, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced the increase in the price of petroleum products after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasized abolishing the subsidies on commodities.
The prices of petroleum products are now: Petrol at Rs179.86 per; High-Speed Diesel at Rs174.15 per liter; kerosene oil at Rs155.56 per liter; and light diesel oil at Rs148.31 per liter.
However, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has reportedly said that rich people mostly use petrol and diesel. His statement, which netizens consider in poor taste, has resulted in intense backlash. They called out the minister for being ignorant and allegedly taking a jibe at lower-income families.
