Taliban have shut down several fuel stations in Maimana, the capital of Faryab province, citing violations of price regulations, according to local sources.
Officials from the Taliban’s Commission for the Prevention of Hoarding and Price Control confirmed the closures, saying the businesses failed to comply with mandated price limits. Fuel station owners were accused of overpricing, a charge that Taliban authorities said could lead to further punitive measures.
The commission has warned businesses across Maimana that any violations of set price regulations—including overcharging—will result in “serious actions.” Last month, Taliban issued price controls for essential goods, including fuel, flour, rice, oil, meat, dry bread, and animal fodder, with specific expiration dates for the regulations.
Meanwhile, residents have complained about soaring prices for fuel and food, saying that widespread poverty and economic hardship have made it increasingly difficult to afford basic necessities.
Some investors argue that restrictions on cross-border trade under Taliban rule, coupled with what they describe as high customs tariffs, have forced them to raise prices on imported goods.
