Pakistan has collected Rs3,137 billion through petroleum and carbon levies during the first two and a half years of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government, according to official documents.
The figures highlight the growing contribution of fuel-related charges to government revenue, with consumers paying substantial levies alongside the existing costs associated with petroleum products.
Overall, the government collected around Rs11,493 billion in non-tax revenue during the period under review, according to the documents.
A significant portion of the revenue came from the petroleum levy. During the 2025-26 financial year, the government collected approximately Rs1,567 billion through the petroleum levy.
In addition, around Rs50 billion was generated through the carbon levy during the previous financial year.
The documents also show that petroleum and related levies generated substantial revenue during 2024-25. Between July 2024 and June 2025, collections from levies reached approximately Rs1,220 billion.
Earlier, between March and June 2024, petroleum levy collections stood at around Rs300 billion, adding to the overall revenue generated from fuel-related charges.
Rs80 Petroleum Levy on Petrol and Diesel
Consumers are currently paying a petroleum levy of Rs80 per litre on both petrol and diesel, while an additional Rs5 per litre carbon levy is also being collected.
This means the combined petroleum and carbon levies amount to Rs85 per litre on the two major fuels, before other charges and margins are taken into account.
The final price paid by consumers includes several other components beyond the petroleum and carbon levies.
These include dealer margins, freight margins, oil marketing company margins and customs duties, which are separately incorporated into the pricing structure.
The growing collection from petroleum-related charges has become an important source of government revenue. However, higher fuel levies can also increase the cost burden on consumers and businesses, particularly when international oil prices or other components of petroleum pricing are already elevated.
Non-Tax Revenue Rises
The documents indicate that Pakistan’s overall non-tax revenue increased significantly during the period covered by the data.
Non-tax revenue represents income collected by the government from sources other than conventional taxes. Petroleum-related levies form an important part of this broader revenue stream.
The reported Rs11,493 billion in non-tax revenue demonstrates the scale of government collections from these sources during the period.
The increase in petroleum and carbon levy collections also comes as the government continues to rely on revenue measures to strengthen its fiscal position.
For consumers, however, fuel-related levies remain a key factor affecting petrol and diesel prices. Since petroleum products influence transportation, logistics and the cost of moving goods, changes in fuel charges can have wider effects across the economy.
The latest figures therefore underline the significant role petroleum and carbon levies now play in Pakistan’s revenue collection, while also highlighting the financial impact of fuel-related charges on consumers.
