Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: New official figures have revealed a significant breakdown of taxes, levies, and profit margins included in fuel prices in Pakistan, highlighting the heavy fiscal burden on consumers.
According to government sources, the ex-refinery price of petrol stands at Rs 246.31 per litre. However, after the addition of taxes, levies, and distribution margins, the final retail price reaches Rs 399.86 per litre.
The breakdown shows that petrol prices include Rs 23.72 per litre in customs duty, Rs 7.32 in inland freight margin, Rs 7.87 as oil marketing company margin, and Rs 8.64 as dealer commission.
In addition, consumers are paying Rs 103.50 per litre under petroleum levy and Rs 2.50 under climate support levy.
Overall, the combined taxes and profit margins on petrol amount to approximately Rs 153.55 per litre.
For high-speed diesel, the ex-refinery cost is Rs 283.12 per litre, while the final consumer price stands at Rs 399.58 per litre, with Rs 116.46 per litre attributed to taxes and margins.
Officials say the pricing structure reflects multiple layers of taxation and distribution costs, which significantly increase fuel prices for end users.
The disclosure has once again sparked public debate over fuel taxation, inflation pressure, and the affordability of energy products in the country.
