Govt imposes Rs2.5 per litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel
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Sources in the Finance Ministry say that the carbon levy is being imposed as per IMF demands.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The federal government decided on Tuesday to impose Rs2.5 carbon levy on petroleum products and furnace oil in the federal budget for 2025-26.
According to the Finance Ministry, a decision has been made to impose a carbon levy of Rs 2.5 per litre on petrol, high-speed diesel, and furnace oil. In 2026-27, the carbon levy rate will be increased to Rs5 per litre.
Sources in the Finance Ministry say that the carbon levy is being imposed as per IMF demands.
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The estimated revenue from the carbon levy in the upcoming fiscal year is Rs45 billion.
No carbon levy will be imposed on kerosene oil and light diesel oil.
