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Government Increases Carbon Tax on Petrol and Diesel by Rs. 5
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Government Increases Carbon Tax on Petrol and Diesel by Rs. 5

ARY News · Jul 1, 2026, 7:45 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The government has increased carbon tax on petrol and diesel by Rs five, ARY News reported.
  • The rate of carbon tax on petrol and diesel will be applicable from today at 12 am.
  • As per the notification, the government has increased the carbon tax from Rs 2.5 to Rs 5.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The government has increased carbon tax on petrol and diesel by Rs five, ARY News reported.

The rate of carbon tax on petrol and diesel will be applicable from today at 12 am.

As per the notification, the government has increased the carbon tax from Rs 2.5 to Rs 5. While the government has balanced the rise in the carbon tax by slashing the petroleum levy.

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