Islamabad, May 10, 2025 – The federal government has reported a substantial increase in revenue collected from the petroleum levy, reaching a total of Rs834 billion during the first nine months (July–March) of the current fiscal year, according to official data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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Pakistan’s petroleum sales surge 32% year-on-year in April 2025
Karachi, May 5, 2025 – Pakistan’s petroleum sector experienced a notable rebound in April 2025, with sales of petroleum products by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reaching 1.46 million tons, marking a sharp 32% increase year-on-year (YoY) and a 20% rise month-on-month (MoM).
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Government eyes Rs90 billion windfall via hike in petroleum levy
Islamabad: The federal government is set to generate an additional Rs90 billion in revenue during the final three and a half months of the current fiscal year by significantly raising the petroleum levy on key fuel products.
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Govt slashes petrol, diesel prices by Rs2 per liter for May 2025
ISLAMABAD – April 30, 2025: The federal government has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices by Rs2 per liter, effective from May 1, 2025.
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Pakistan braces for potential hike in electricity tariff this summer
ISLAMABAD – April 30, 2025: Despite plans for temporary relief in electricity bills, Pakistani consumers may face a hike in electricity tariff during the upcoming summer months, government officials revealed during a public hearing convened by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra).
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PSO reports Rs10.67 billion profit in nine months of FY25
KARACHI, April 29, 2025 — Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the nation’s largest oil marketing company, recorded a consolidated net profit of Rs10.67 billion during the nine months ending March 31, 2025 (9MFY25), reflecting a steep 42% drop from Rs18.51 billion reported in the same period last fiscal year, according to its latest unaudited financial statements.
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APL, Hubco join forces to develop EV charging infrastructure
Karachi, April 25, 2025 – In a major step toward sustainable transportation and energy innovation, Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) has officially partnered with Hubco Green (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of Hub Power Holding Limited (HGL), to develop and promote electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Pakistan.
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ICMAP calls for solar solutions to power woes
Karachi, April 23, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has issued an urgent call to action for the fast-tracked adoption of solar energy within Pakistan’s industrial sector.
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Citizens Disappointed as Pakistan Raises Petroleum Levy
Islamabad – April 16, 2025: Citizens are disappointed because despite a sharp decline in global oil prices, the government of Pakistan has chosen to raise the petroleum levy and keep domestic fuel prices unchanged for the second half of April — a move that has drawn strong criticism from citizens across the country.
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Pakistan Keeps Petroleum Prices Steady Till April End
In a move that has disappointed many citizens, the government of Pakistan has decided to keep petroleum prices unchanged for the next fortnight, starting April 16, 2025. The decision was officially announced late Tuesday night through a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.
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