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Govt slaps Rs1,243/mmbtu new levy on off-grid captive power plants

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division announced on Tuesday a new levy rate of Rs1,243 per million British thermal units...

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:08am

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Govt keeps petroleum levy unchanged

ISLAMABAD: The federal government implemented a price increase of up to Rs 7.32 per litre on petroleum products. ...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:03am

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POL products’ prices

EDITORIAL: Petrol price has been raised by 5 rupees per litre and high speed diesel’s by 7.32 rupees per litre for...

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 09:17am

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Govt hikes petrol price by Rs5, diesel by Rs7.32

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices are increased upto Rs 7.32 per litre from today (February 16) for the next fortnight,...

Updated 16 Feb, 2026 09:31am

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Fiscal operation data unveiled: Country posts Rs4.105trn primary balance in H1

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan posted a primary balance of Rs 4,105 billion, equivalent to 3.2 percent of gross domestic...

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 02:05pm

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BR RESEARCH: OMC sales kick off 2026 on a rebound

The OMC sector recorded a strong rebound in Jan-26, with total petroleum product sales rising by 10 percent...

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 08:06am

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Govt asked to pass on benefit of reduced oil prices to public

KARACHI: Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Amaan Paracha...

Published 18 Jan, 2026 03:27am

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POL, HSD prices remain unchanged

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has opted to keep petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged for the...

Published 16 Jan, 2026 05:52am

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Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged for next fortnight

The decision comes amid volatility in global oil markets

Published 15 Jan, 2026 10:46pm

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Prices of petroleum products likely to decline

ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products may be reduced up to Rs 5.49 per litre for fortnight starting from...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:48am

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EDITORIAL: Energy sector: mess deepens

EDITORIAL: The energy sector mess is becoming increasingly complex. First, to address power sector circular debt, an...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 07:22am

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BR RESEARCH: OMC sales signal recovery with some friction

Pakistan’s oil marketing companies recorded a mixed performance in December 2025, with headline volumes improving...

Updated 08 Jan, 2026 07:24am

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Petrol price cut by Rs10.28, HSD’s by Rs8.57

ISLAMABAD: Federal government has announced on Wednesday a substantial decrease in the rates of petroleum products...

Published 01 Jan, 2026 06:17am

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Govt raising petroleum levy to Rs85 per litre, claims Muzzammil

PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP Chief Minister on Finance Muzzammil Aslam has said that the government is punishing the...

Published 14 Dec, 2025 02:49am

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Price of high speed diesel increased, petrol rate unchanged

ISLAMABAD: Federal government has announced on Saturday an increase in the price of high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 6...

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 08:53am

Pakistan

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs2.43, diesel by Rs3.02 per litre

New prices come into effect from November 1, 2025

Published 01 Nov, 2025 12:29am

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‘Pricing anomaly’: Petroleum industry faced Rs3/litre loss at oil imports in Jul-Sept, says report

KARACHI: Pakistan’s petroleum industry booked a loss of Rs3/litre on import of crude oil and finished products in...

Published 31 Oct, 2025 09:07pm

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PL treatment: Govt to seek IMF clarity in Budget amid PD-FD dispute

ISLAMABAD: The government will seek clarification from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on whether the...

Updated 06 Sep, 2025 05:16pm

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No change in petrol prices likely

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to keep petrol prices unchanged for the first half of September, while...

Updated 30 Aug, 2025 09:14am

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HSD price cut by Rs12.84

ISLAMABAD: On the evening of Friday, the federal government announced a decrease in the price of most petroleum...

Published 16 Aug, 2025 06:17am

Pakistan

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, slashes diesel’s by Rs12.84 per litre for next fortnight

New prices come into effect from August 16, 2025

Published 15 Aug, 2025 11:51pm

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Exchange rate adjustment for PSO drives hike in HSD price

ISLAMABAD: An ex-change rate adjustment of Rs 3.21 per litre on high-speed diesel (HSD) for Pakistan State Oil...

Updated 02 Aug, 2025 11:13am

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Govt slashes petrol price by Rs7.54, hikes diesel by Rs1.48 per litre

New prices come into effect from August 1, 2025

Published 31 Jul, 2025 11:38pm

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FBR revenue target

The FBR revenue target always features as a key indicative target in the review process of IMF Programmes. The level...

Updated 29 Jul, 2025 08:08am

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Fuel prices likely to increase

ISLAMABAD: Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are expected to increase by up to Rs6.60 (2.5 percent) per litre for...

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:31am

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Rendering FO unaffordable for many

EDITORIAL: The Pakistan government’s energy and taxation policies are proving to be a slow poison for many...

Published 08 Jul, 2025 06:15am

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PL imposition on furnace oil: OICCI urges authorities to engage with key stakeholders

ISLAMABAD: Expressing serious concerns over imposition of heavy Petroleum Levy (PL), the Overseas Investors Chamber...

Updated 04 Jul, 2025 04:13pm

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OCAC seeks SIFC intervention over petroleum levy on furnace oil

The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has sought intervention from the Special Investment Facilitation Council...

Published 02 Jul, 2025 06:31pm

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HSD price up by Rs10.39, petrol’s by Rs8.36

ISLAMABAD: The federal government Monday announced a massive increase in the prices of petroleum products with ...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 05:49am

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IPPs warn govt: Furnace oil levies could raise generation costs

ISLAMABAD: Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have warned the government that proposed levies on furnace oil could...

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 11:30am