Pakistan Revenue
ISLAMABAD- Around 29% of the retail price of petrol in Pakistan consists of taxes, levies and distribution margins, according to industry calculations following the latest fuel price revision announced by the government.
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ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a sharp reduction in fuel prices, slashing the cost of high-speed diesel by Rs135 per litre and petrol by Rs12 per litre, in a move aimed at providing relief to consumers amid easing global oil prices.
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Karachi – Petroleum dealers in Pakistan have called for an immediate increase in their sales commission, warning of a nationwide shutdown of fuel stations if the government fails to address rising operational costs that are squeezing profit margins.
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Islamabad – The recent decline in global oil prices has placed the government of Pakistan at a critical crossroads: should it prioritize revenue generation or pass on relief to inflation-weary citizens? This dilemma has intensified following a temporary ceasefire involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which triggered a sharp drop in international crude prices.
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Karachi, April 9, 2026 – Citizens across Pakistan are anticipating a major reduction in petroleum prices after a sharp fall in global oil markets, driven by easing geopolitical tensions following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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Global oil markets saw a sharp decline on Tuesday as prices dropped around 16% following a surprise ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal, announced by Donald Trump, aims to pause hostilities for two weeks in exchange for Iran allowing safe passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a high-level meeting and approved sweeping energy conservation measures, including early closure of markets and shopping malls across multiple regions, as Pakistan grapples with rising fuel costs.
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The government of Sindh has formally launched its much-anticipated motorcycle fuel subsidy program, announcing detailed eligibility criteria to help residents cope with rising fuel costs. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the initiative in Karachi on April 6, 2026.
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In a major energy conservation move, the provincial governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have announced early closing times for marriage halls, restaurants, markets, and other commercial establishments across their jurisdictions.
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Recent media reports have sparked widespread debate over whether smuggled Iranian petrol has effectively been legalized in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan. The controversy began after claims circulated that the provincial government had fixed the price of Iranian petrol at Rs280 per liter.
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