If you have ever wondered what petrol would actually cost in Pakistan without all the added taxes and margins, the latest data gives a clear picture.
The ex-refinery price, essentially the real cost of petrol before any government levies, margins, or commissions, stands at Rs. 157.27 per liter.
However, by the time this petrol reaches consumers, the price rises to Rs. 263.02 per liter. That’s because several additional charges are layered on top of the ex-refinery rate. These include:
- IFEM (Inland Freight Equalization Margin): Rs. 8.72 per liter
- Oil Marketing Companies’ (OMCs) Margin: Rs. 7.87 per liter
- Dealers’ Commission: Rs. 8.64 per liter
- Petroleum Levy: Rs. 78.02 per liter
- Climate Support Levy: Rs. 2.50 per liter
These taxes and margins collectively add over Rs. 105 per liter to the base price, accounting for more than 40% of what consumers pay at petrol pumps.
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The breakdown shows how government levies make up a significant portion of petrol prices, meaning that while global oil prices and ex-refinery costs fluctuate, local taxes remain a major driver of what people pay.
