Levy of Rs 142.41 and various margins collected on one liter of petrol

ISLAMABAD: Despite the government’s reduction in the price of petrol, the public continues to be burdened by the heavy burden of levy and various margins.

According to documents, the ex-refinery price of one liter of petrol is Rs 235.37 paise, while the price of petrol for consumers has been fixed at Rs 377.78 paise per liter.

According to official documents, a total levy of Rs 142.41 paise and various margins are being collected on one liter of petrol and this is the reason why the full relief could not be passed on to the consumers.

A petroleum levy of Rs 116.08 paise per liter is being collected on petrol, while the climate support levy is Rs 2.50 paise per liter.