ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government passed on relief, cutting price of petrol and diesel as a New Year gift. For the first half of January 2025, petrol prices dropped by Rs10.28 per liter, now standing at Rs.253.17 per liter, while Diesel prices decreased by Rs 8.57 per liter, bringing the new price to Rs. 257.08 per liter.
The government also slashed sales tax on both petrol and diesel, offering substantial relief to consumers. However, some levies and margins remain in place.
Petrol Taxes
| Component / Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| New Price | 253.17 | 257.08 |
| Petroleum Levy | 79.62 | 75.41 |
| Climate Support Levy | 2.50 | |
| Oil Marketing Margin | 7.87 | 7.87 |
| Inland Freight Margin | 8.97 | |
| Dealer’s Margin | 8.64 |
On petrol, the petroleum levy of 79.62 per liter and the climate support levy of Rs. 2.50 per liter continue to be collected. On diesel, the petroleum levy of 75.41 per liter and oil marketing margin of Rs. 7.87 per liter remain intact.
The inland freight margin on Petrol has been increased by 81 paisa, now at 8.97 per liter. The oil marketing margin continues at Rs. 7.87 per liter, and the dealer’s margin is maintained at Rs. 8.64 per liter. Climate support levy on petrol continues at 2.50 per liter.
The government aims to ease financial burden on the public, ensuring that essential fuel remains more affordable as the country enters the new year.
Consumers are expected to welcome this historic relief, but the suspension of sales tax raises questions about future revenue for the state.
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