Govt Adopts New Formula to Reduce Petrol Prices

For context, the administration has kicked off taking steps to bring down fuel rates by allowing oil refineries to fix the ex-refinery rate of Motor Spirit (MS) petrol at its March 7, 2026 level for the next 30 days, sources informed ProPakistani.

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• The import cost will be based on Pakistan State Oil's actual import cost.
• After which the administration will decide whether to extend it, the arrangement runs for 30 days.
• Any extra amount refineries earn above that level will be returned to the administration.
• The funds recovered from refineries gives the administration room to lower the petroleum levy, and with it the cost you pay at the pump.

Any extra amount refineries earn above that level will be returned to the administration. It will apply it to reduce the petroleum levy. Govt Announces 3 Career-Ending Punishments for Petroleum Levy Defaulters. How the Mechanism Works.

According to sources, under a Petroleum Division letter dated October 30, premiums, incidental charges, and customs duty in the ex-refinery petrol rate will stay frozen at their March 7, 2026 levels for 30 days.

In practice, the import cost will be based on Pakistan State Oil's actual import cost. Refineries must deposit the difference between the two rates into the petroleum levy account and share daily petrol sales data and payment receipts with the Petroleum Division and OGRA for verification.

Sources remarked the mechanism will take concerning Rs. 49 per litre from refineries. Topline Securities estimates the burden at Rs. 10-15 billion a month.

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Notably, the funds recovered from refineries gives the administration room to lower the petroleum levy, and with it the cost you pay at the pump. How much relief reaches consumers will depend on the amount collected and the government's next fortnightly cost decision.

After which the administration will decide whether to extend it, the arrangement runs for 30 days. More details will be shared once received. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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