ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis are paying record petrol levy amid tweaks in global oil market and government’s ambition to rake in revenue on fuel products.
The government once again dashed hopes of ordinary citizens by raising petroleum levy on Petrol and Diesel, depriving inflation-weary masses of much-needed relief.
As per official documents, levy on petrol has been increased by Rs4.65 per liter, pushing it from Rs79.62 to Rs84.27 per liter. Diesel has not been spared either, with the levy increased by 80 paisa per liter, taking it from Rs. 75.41 to Rs. 76.21 per liter.
Petrol Levy in Pakistan
| Fuel Type | Old Levy | Increase | New Petroleum Levy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 79.62 | 4.65 | 84.27 |
| Diesel | 75.41 | 0.80 | 76.21 |
Petrol Price in Pakistan
| Product | Rs/Litre |
|---|---|
| Super | 253.17 |
| Diesel | 257.08 |
If the previous levy rates had been maintained, petrol could have been Rs. 4.65 per liter cheaper, and diesel 80 paisa per liter cheaper, providing a significant relief to the struggling public.
The impact doesn’t stop there. Kerosene prices have also been hit, with the petroleum levy raised by Rs. 1.41 per liter, from Rs. 18.95 to Rs. 20.36 per liter. Light diesel oil has been assigned a levy of Rs. 15.84 per liter, further adding to fuel costs.
The total tax burden on petrol now stands at a staggering Rs. 105 per liter, while high-speed diesel taxes have surged beyond Rs. 100 per liter, including margins for oil marketing companies and dealers. Remarkably, despite these increases, sales tax on both products remains zero, offering no additional relief to consumers.
With fuel prices soaring and levies rising, citizens are left grappling with yet another blow to their wallets, as hopes for government relief evaporate.
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