Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

International

Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock Pakistan has announced another sharp increase in fuel prices as global crude markets remain volatile during the Middle East conflict. The new rates, which take effect from Friday, mark the second major revision in less than a month and are expected to

Op-Eds Opinion

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How the World Paid for a War That Solved Nothing

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

A month into the conflict, the numbers tell a story that political speeches are carefully avoiding. Oil prices have surged, shipping lanes are disrupted, and inflationary pressure is building across continents. Yet, despite all the military action, the central objectives remain unresolved. No decisive rollback of Iran’s nuclear program, no regime change, no lasting

International

New Zealand Warns Inflation May Rise Higher

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned that inflation could rise far more sharply this year if the Iran war continues and causes deeper disruption to global supply chains. Her comments come as energy prices remain under pressure and policymakers assess the economic fallout of a prolonged conflict in West Asia. New Zealand Warns […]

National

Domestic LPG Price Hiked By ₹60 Amid West Asia Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Domestic LPG Price Hiked By ₹60 Amid West Asia Conflict Domestic cooking gas prices in India have been increased by ₹60 per cylinder as global energy markets react to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The revision was implemented by state-run oil marketing companies as rising international fuel prices and supply disruptions begin affecting […]

International

US Treasury Scott Bessent Revises View On Tariffs And Inflation

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was mistaken in earlier comments suggesting tariffs would significantly drive inflation, stating updated economic data showed a more limited price impact than previously expected. Scott Bessent Revises Tariff Inflation View Bessent clarified that earlier assessments overstated the inflationary effect of tariffs on consumer

Business Finance

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged After Budget

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged in its first monetary policy decision after the Union Budget, maintaining its cautious approach amid moderating inflation and steady economic growth signals. RBI Repo Rate Decision After Budget The Monetary Policy Committee decided to hold the repo rate steady, signalling continuity in its […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s Tariff Circus and the Audience That Refuses to Leave

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The spectacle has always been loud, theatrical, and wrapped in patriotism. Tariffs were unveiled like a traveling circus, complete with fiery speeches, national flags, and a simple promise repeated endlessly: foreign countries will pay. China will pay. America will win. The audience cheered, the show rolled on, and almost no one asked the only question […]

International

UK Inflation Rebounds in December

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The United Kingdom’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in December 2025, up from 3.2 per cent in November, marking the first increase in several months. The figure was slightly above market expectations and reflected increases in prices for items such as air fares, tobacco and food. Drivers of the Increase […]

International

Dollar Rebounds After Inflation Data

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday after fresh consumer inflation data came in broadly in line with market expectations, easing concerns over unexpected price pressures. Inflation Data Shapes Rate Outlook December consumer price figures suggested inflation remains steady, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to change interest rates in the

Business Finance

RBI Says Low Inflation Boosts India’s Competitiveness

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that low inflation in India is helping to support the country’s global competitiveness and sustain economic momentum. In its latest assessment of economic indicators, the central bank noted that even though headline consumer price inflation edged up slightly in November, it stayed below the lower tolerance limit […]