Pakistan’s fuel prices are hitting consumers hard. Documents reveal that taxes, duties, and margins amount to Rs 107.12 per litre of petrol. High-speed diesel is not far behind, with taxes totalling Rs 104.59 per litre. This represents a significant burden for drivers. The petrol taxes in Pakistan are certainly making headlines.
A petroleum levy of Rs 70 per litre is currently the highest in the nation’s history. Petrol is also subject to a customs duty of Rs 15.28 per litre, while diesel has a customs duty of Rs 15.78. Additionally, there is a dealer’s commission of Rs 8.64 on both fuels. Oil companies also take Rs 7.87 per litre.
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Increasing costs continue to accumulate. The Inland Freight Equalization Margin (IFEM) adds Rs 5.33 per liter to the price of petrol and Rs 2.30 per liter to the price of diesel. These charges elevate the final cost for consumers. Reports indicate that everyday fuel buyers in Pakistan are feeling the financial strain.
Without taxes, the ex-refinery price of petrol is Rs 148.51 per litre, while citizens pay Rs 255.63 at the pump. Diesel starts at Rs 154.06 ex-refinery and increases to Rs 258.64 at the station. These petrol taxes in Pakistan illustrate why fuel prices feel so high.
