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Petrol, Diesel Near Rs400: How Much Tax Are You Really Paying?
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Petrol, Diesel Near Rs400: How Much Tax Are You Really Paying?

PakWheels Blog · May 2, 2026, 6:46 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The federal government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices as part of its latest fuel price revision, while continuing to rely heavily on petroleum levies for revenue.
  • Petrol has gone up by Rs6.51 per litre to Rs399.86, while high-speed diesel has jumped by Rs19.39 per litre to Rs399.58 under the latest weekly fuel price revision.
  • Read more: Rs. 399 Per Litre: Petrol and Diesel Get Another Price Hike

Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.

The federal government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices as part of its latest fuel price revision, while continuing to rely heavily on petroleum levies for revenue. But the real story is not just the hike. The real story is the tax structure sitting inside every litre of fuel.

Petrol has gone up by Rs6.51 per litre to Rs399.86, while high-speed diesel has jumped by Rs19.39 per litre to Rs399.58 under the latest weekly fuel price revision.

Read more: Rs. 399 Per Litre: Petrol and Diesel Get Another Price Hike

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