The petroleum levy collected from consumers has reached a record Rs3,137 billion during the current federal government, while fuel prices have also risen sharply. The figures highlight the growing financial burden on motorists.
Government documents show that consumers faced significant increases in petrol and diesel prices during the government’s tenure. High-speed diesel became Rs233 more expensive per litre, while petrol rose by Rs178.66 per litre.
On March 4, 2024, high-speed diesel was priced at Rs287.33 per litre. Its price later reached Rs520.35 per litre. Petrol, which cost Rs279.75 at the start of the government, rose to Rs458.41 per litre.
The government collected Rs1,567 billion in petroleum levy during fiscal year 2025-26, according to official documents. Consumers also paid more than Rs50 billion separately through carbon levies imposed on petrol and diesel.
During fiscal year 2024-25, the government collected Rs1,220 billion in petroleum levy. The collection stood at Rs299.63 billion during the April-June 2024 quarter, according to the government figures.
The current levy structure also adds to the cost paid by consumers. The government is charging Rs80 per litre each on petrol and diesel as petroleum levy, while a separate climate support levy of Rs5 per litre is also being collected.
The record petroleum levy collection comes as consumers continue to face high fuel prices. The figures show that fuel buyers have carried a substantial share of the government’s levy burden through higher petrol and diesel costs.
