Pakistan Revises Fuel Margins, Keeping Prices High Despite Global Oil Dip
Islamabad — The government has adjusted freight and dealer margins on petroleum products, keeping fuel prices elevated for consumers.
Official documents reveal that the freight margin on high-speed diesel has been set at Rs6.19 per litre, with an additional 32 paisa per litre added as an extra margin. Petrol’s freight margin has been increased by Rs2.04 per litre, now totalling Rs8.69 per litre. Kerosene sees a modest rise of 2 paisa, bringing its freight margin to Rs7.83 per litre.
Despite these adjustments, heavy levies remain in place. Petrol carries a Petroleum Levy (PL) of Rs 78.02 per litre, while diesel costs Rs 77.01 per litre. Both fuels also include a Rs2.50 per litre carbon levy.
Distributors and dealers continue to earn substantial margins, with distributor margins at Rs7.87 per litre and dealer margins at Rs8.64 per litre for both petrol and diesel. The new ex-refinery prices are Rs162.96 per litre for petrol and Rs174.28 per litre for diesel.
Economic analysts warn that, although global oil prices have eased recently, domestic consumers are not seeing relief at the pump due to rising margins and taxes.
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