Pakistan, April 29 -- Pakistan's weekly oil import bill has surged to $800 million amid the ongoing Middle East war, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday. The sharp increase follows rising global fuel prices after recent regional conflict. The spike is straining the country's economy and affecting energy costs nationwide.

Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting, the prime minister highlighted the rapid rise in global oil prices. He noted that before the conflict, Pakistan's weekly oil bill stood at around $300 million. However, escalating tensions have significantly increased import costs.

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