Petroleum Levy Collection Hits Record in First Half

Petroleum levy collection reached a historic level in Pakistan during the first half of the current fiscal year.

The government recorded the highest-ever petroleum levy collection in the first six months of a fiscal year for the first time in the country’s history.

Official documents show a major year-on-year increase. The government collected Rs 822.93 billion in petroleum levy from July to December 2025. In the same period last year, the collection stood at Rs 549.41 billion. This shows an increase of Rs 273.51 billion.

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The federal government also raised the levy on fuel last month. It increased the levy on petrol by Rs 4.65 per liter. New rate reached Rs 84.27 per liter. The levy on high-speed diesel also went up by 80 paisa per liter. The new diesel levy reached Rs 76.21 per liter.

Government made a separate collection under the carbon levy. It collected Rs 25.48 billion under this head during the first half of the current fiscal year.

Experts say this sharp rise in petroleum levy collection shows the government’s strong focus on increasing revenue through fuel taxes.