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Pakistan government raises high-octane fuel levy
Change
The Pakistani government increased the levy on high-octane petrol from PKR 100 to PKR 300 per litre.
Why it matters
The levy on high-octane fuel has been raised by PKR 200, bringing the rate to PKR 300 per litre. The measure specifically targets premium petrol typically used in high-end vehicles rather than standard public-transport fuel. Cabinet ministers and the prime minister approved the increase during a high-level meeting. Authorities indicated the levy will not directly affect public transport fares or air travel costs.
Implications
- · Owners and operators of high-end vehicles face an immediate PKR 200-per-litre increase in fuel costs for premium petrol.
- · Fuel retailers and distributors will collect and remit higher levy receipts for high-octane sales.
- · Government treasury revenue from premium fuel sales will increase due to the higher levy.
- · Public transport operators and airlines retain existing fuel cost structures, as the levy targets premium fuel and is not applied to their fuel categories.
Who is affected
- · Operators
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