The federal government has revised petroleum levy rates and related fuel charges, introducing fresh changes to the pricing structure of various petroleum products across Pakistan. According to an official notification, the move includes a reduction in the levy on petrol but a significant increase in the levy imposed on high-speed diesel, creating a mixed impact for consumers and businesses.
Under the new adjustment, the petroleum levy on petrol has been reduced by Rs9.34 per litre, bringing it down from Rs116.08 to Rs106.74 per litre. The revision offers some relief for petrol users, although the benefit is partially offset by changes made to other fuel-related charges included in the overall pricing mechanism.
In contrast, the petroleum levy on high-speed diesel has been increased by Rs8.67 per litre. The levy has now risen from Rs44.59 to Rs53.26 per litre, adding further cost pressure on diesel consumers. The increase is expected to have a greater impact on the transport and agriculture sectors, which rely heavily on diesel-powered vehicles and machinery.
The notification also includes adjustments in freight margins. Freight charges on petrol have been reduced by Rs4.45 per litre, while the margin for high-speed diesel has been lowered by Rs2.01 per litre. These cuts may provide limited relief by slightly reducing transportation-related costs within the fuel supply chain.
Meanwhile, incidental charges and duties have been revised in opposite directions for the two major fuels. Charges on petrol have increased by Rs9.30 per litre, while those on high-speed diesel have been reduced by Rs9.57 per litre. Despite these changes, the dealers’ margin for both petrol and diesel remains unchanged at Rs8.64 per litre.
For other petroleum products, the levy on kerosene oil remains fixed at Rs20.36 per litre, while light diesel oil continues at Rs15.84 per litre. The levy on high-octane fuel has been maintained at Rs305.37 per litre, and furnace oil remains unchanged at Rs77 per litre. As of June 14, petrol is being sold at Rs373.78 per litre, while high-speed diesel is priced at Rs378.78 per litre, keeping transportation costs and inflationary concerns high despite the latest adjustments.
