Government collects record Rs382bn petroleum levy

ISLAMABAD: The government has collected a record amount in petroleum levy during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, marking the highest collection ever recorded in the country during the July-September period of any financial year.

Official documents reveal that consumers faced the highest petroleum levy burden in the country’s history as the government collected Rs381.82 billion under the head of petroleum levy during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27.

The figures cover the period from July to September 2026 and indicate an increase of Rs10.21 billion compared with the collection recorded during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

The record collection highlights the growing contribution of petroleum levy to government revenues, with fuel consumers bearing the additional financial burden through petroleum-related charges.

According to the official data, the amount collected during the three-month period is the highest petroleum levy revenue generated in the first quarter of any financial year in Pakistan’s history.

The increase comes amid continued pressure on household budgets and businesses due to fuel costs, with petroleum prices remaining an important factor in transportation, production and the overall cost of living.