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Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric bikes

While rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East crisis are compounding economic pain for Pakistanis, industry officials and analysts expect it to to supercharge a rush for electric motorbikes in the country.

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The Globe and MailApr 8, 2026, 12:03 PM

Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric bikes

While rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East crisis are compounding economic pain for Pakistanis, industry officials and analysts expect it to to supercharge a rush for electric motorbikes in the country.

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