The federal government has collected more than Rs180 billion from consumers through the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) in the past six weeks, according to officials from the Ministry of Finance.
The rise in collections is linked with higher fuel prices and increased regional tensions, which also contributed to stronger levy inflows on petroleum products.
Officials said total PDL collection has reached Rs. 1,234 billion between July and mid-April of the current fiscal year.
This shows an increase of around Rs. 400 billion compared to the same period last year, reflecting higher consumption costs and steady fuel demand across the country.
Monthly data shows that Rs. 157 billion was collected in July, followed by Rs. 103.46 billion in August and Rs. 112.85 billion in September 2025.
The collection further increased to Rs. 143.48 billion in October and Rs. 148.36 billion in November. It peaked at Rs. 162.46 billion in December, making it one of the highest monthly figures of the year.
In the following months, revenue stood at Rs. 108.76 billion in January, Rs. 120.39 billion in February, and Rs. 139.48 billion in March. During the first half of April alone, the government has already collected Rs. 38 billion under the levy.
Officials added that a major share of revenue came from imported petroleum products. More than Rs. 598 billion was collected from imported petrol and diesel between July and mid-April.
In addition, Rs. 635.19 billion was generated from petroleum products produced from crude oil during July to March.
Authorities believe that fuel consumption trends and global oil market conditions will continue to influence future revenue collection.
The rising figures highlight the government’s increasing reliance on petroleum levies as a key source of fiscal income.