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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ECC approves raising petroleum levy to Rs50 per liter on RON 95
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Friday approved increasing petroleum levy to Rs50 per liter on RON 95.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the ECC at Finance Division.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) presented a summary on increase in rate of Sales Tax on HOBC. It was conveyed that the rates of Sales Tax on POL products were reduced to zero from February 01, 2022, that put pressure on FBR’s efforts to achieve its revenue targets.
Therefore, the ECC after deliberation allowed to increase petroleum levy from Rs 30 up to Rs. 50/Liter on RON 95 and above with effect from November 16, 2022, which is a luxury good being consumed by wealthy consumers in expensive vehicles.
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Federal Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi MNA/ex-PM, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik, SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Tariq Pasha, Federal Secretaries, Chairman FBR and other senior officers attended the meeting.
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Ministry of energy (Petroleum Division) submitted a summary on High Speed Diesel/ Gas oil premium and informed that due to difference of premium on import of HSD for importing OMCs and PSO, there is an unsustainable position for importing OMCs and smooth supply of HSD in the country. In order to ensure sustained supply/import security, the ECC after detailed discussion allowed premium on HSD subject to maximum capping at US$ 15/BBL for importing OMCs other than PSO for the months of November and December, 2022.
The ECC also approved Technical Supplementary Grants of Rs. 5 billion for conduct of 7th population census.
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