The government has disclosed the reasons behind the recent increase in petrol and diesel price in Pakistan. Officials said the hike is primarily due to higher freight margins and increased customs duties, while other levies remain unchanged.
For petrol, the freight margin has been raised by Rs2.04 per liter, moving from Rs6.65 to Rs8.69 per liter. In addition, the customs duty on petrol has increased by Rs1.35 per liter. The carbon levy remains at Rs2.50 per liter, and the petroleum levy is maintained at Rs78.02 per liter. The distribution margin stands at Rs7.87 per liter, while the dealer margin remains unchanged at Rs8.64 per liter.
For diesel, the customs duty has been increased by Rs2.75 per liter. The exchange rate adjustment has decreased by Rs1.12 per liter, while the freight margin increased by Rs2.09 per liter, from Rs4.10 to Rs6.19 per liter. An extra margin of 32 paisa per liter has also been imposed. However, the carbon levy, distribution margin, and dealer margin remain unchanged.
Officials explained that the government’s pricing mechanism for petroleum products considers freight costs, customs duties, levies, and margins. The recent adjustments mainly focus on rising freight and duty costs.
Authorities said these revisions are intended to cover operational and import costs without significantly impacting the petroleum and carbon levies. Consumers are advised to note the new petrol and diesel price in their local areas.
Experts believe the adjustment in petrol and diesel price reflects global fuel market trends and domestic cost pressures. The government has assured that future changes will follow the established formula, balancing cost recovery and public affordability.
The latest increase comes amid rising global energy prices and transport expenses. Authorities emphasized that maintaining transparency in pricing will help stabilize the energy sector.
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