ISLAMABAD:

The government has collected over Rs66 billion through the recent increase in petroleum levy, the Senate was informed on Thursday, as a lawmaker questioned why fuel prices have not decreased despite a fall in global oil rates.

Responding to a query raised by Senator Kamil Ali Agha, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said the government had increased the levy by Rs8 per liter on petrol and Rs7 per liter on diesel, effective April 16, 2025.

The senator noted that the prime minister had indicated the additional revenue would be used for upgrading the N-25 Highway and sought details of the amount collected and funds transferred for that purpose.

The minister informed the House that the enhanced levy generated Rs66.13 billion from April 16 to September 30, 2025. How

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