ISLAMABAD: Following a massive drop in petrol prices in Pakistan, consumers wonder how much tax they are paying per litre.
As per details, the general sales tax (GST) on petroleum products is zero, however, the consumers are being charged Rs78 per litre on diesel.
Whereas Rs 82 per litre GST is placed on petrol and high octane products on account of petrol levy. The government has also imposed Rs2.50 per litre climate support levy (CSL).
On the other hand, custom duty on petrol and HSD per litre is Rs 16-17 per litre, regardless of their local production or imports.
The total number recovered by the government was Rs1.161 trillion through the petroleum levy in 2025 and will likely to rise to Rs1.470 trillion in the ongoing year
Yesterday, the federal government decided to slash petrol prices by Rs 10.28 per litre for the next two weeks.
The New Year has brought relief for Pakistani people, with petrol prices cut by Rs 10.28 per litre for the next fortnight starting January 1, 2026.
New petrol prices in Pakistan
According to sources, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs 10.28 per litre.
After this reduction, petrol has become relatively cheaper for consumers.
This is expected to reduce daily transportation and personal consumption expenses.
Similarly, a reduction of Rs 8.57 per litre in the price of diesel has also been announced.
OGRA announces increase in LPG prices
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued an official notification increasing the price of LPG on Wednesday.
According to the notification, the price of LPG per kilogram has been raised by Rs 10.68.
This brings the new rate to Rs 219.67 per kg.
Earlier this month, the LPG price was Rs 209 per kg.
Following the increase, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder has gone up by Rs 126.9.
