Heavy Tax Burden on Public Revealed: Over Rs. 129 Tax per Liter on Petrol and Rs. 82 on Diesel

Islamabad: Sources from the Ministry of Energy have disclosed alarming details regarding the taxes imposed on petrol and diesel prices in the country.
According to the sources, nearly 32% of the price of one liter of petrol consists of taxes, amounting to a total of Rs. 129.72. This includes Rs. 23.72 as customs duty, Rs. 103.50 as petroleum levy, and Rs. 2.50 as climate support levy.
Similarly, consumers using high-speed diesel are also facing a significant tax burden. Around 21% of the price per liter of diesel is made up of taxes, totaling Rs. 82.81 per liter. This includes Rs. 51.62 as customs duty, Rs. 28.69 as petroleum levy, and Rs. 2.50 as climate support levy.
The disclosure highlights the growing financial pressure on the public due to high fuel taxation.