ISLAMABAD – The Finance Ministry of Pakistan has announced a significant rise in the collection of petroleum levies, which nearly doubled to Rs 720 billion in the first nine months of fiscal year 2023-24, up from Rs 362 billion in the corresponding period last year.
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Petroleum Levy Collection Skyrockets by 166% in 1HFY24
Karachi, January 31, 2024 – The collection of petroleum levy in Pakistan has experienced an unprecedented surge, witnessing a remarkable increase of 166 percent during the first half (July – December) of the current fiscal year, as reported by data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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Petroleum Levy Collection Projected at Rs 486 Billion in 1HFY24
Karachi, January 2, 2024 – JS Global Research analysts have projected petroleum levy collection to reach Rs 486 billion during the first half (July – December) of the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Citizens Rejoice as Government Extends Sales Tax Holiday on Petroleum Products
Karachi, November 16, 2023 –The citizens in Pakistan are set to continue enjoying a sales tax holiday on the purchase of petroleum products throughout the second half of November 2023 in a move of the government aimed at providing relief to the masses amidst a global economic downturn.
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Pakistan Tightens Checks on Petroleum Levy Collection
Karachi, September 5, 2023 – Pakistan has taken significant steps to enhance oversight and control over the collection of petroleum levy, signaling a move towards more transparent and efficient revenue collection in the petroleum sector.
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Pakistan Sacrifices Public Sentiments this Eid; Raises Levy on Petrol to Rs55
Karachi, July 1, 2023: In a move that has disappointed the public during Eid ul Azha, the Pakistan government has decided to increase the levy on petrol to Rs55, instead of providing relief on petroleum prices. The decision, announced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, came into effect on July 1, 2023.
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Pakistan Jacks Up Petroleum Levy to Rs60 per Liter
In a bid to generate non-tax revenue, Pakistan has recently announced an increase in the petroleum levy, raising it to Rs60 per liter.
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Pakistan Expected to Raise Petrol Prices from July 2023 to Boost Revenue
Pakistan is expected to implement a petrol price hike starting from July 2023, during the fiscal year 2023/2024. The decision stems from the government’s ambitious goal of collecting approximately Rs870 billion in petroleum levies to enhance revenue generation, as outlined in budget documents.
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Pakistan Aims to Generate Rs870 Billion from Petroleum Levy in 2023-24
Despite Challenges, Pakistan Sets Ambitious Revenue Target for Petroleum Levy in the Next Fiscal Year
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Petroleum levy collection soars by 189% to Rs362 billion
The collection of petroleum levy in Pakistan has soared by 189 percent to Rs362.48 billion during first nine months (July – March) 2022-2023 as compared with Rs125.56 billion in corresponding months of the last fiscal year, official data revealed.
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