Pakistan Fuel Subsidy Reaches 9.5 Million, Economists Flag Gaps

Pakistan's fuel relief scheme has reached more than 9.5 million people, offering 100 rupees off per litre of petrol to motorcycles, rickshaws and small cars via text message. Petrol prices have risen nearly 50 percent since the war on Iran began. Economists warn a 114-rupee-per-litre levy is fuelling inflation and that the neediest may still miss out.