Government Collects Billions Through Fuel and Electricity Charges
Islamabad — The government has collected more than Rs1.2 trillion from consumers through petroleum levy during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, while over Rs35 billion has been recovered under the Climate Support Levy (CSL), according to official documents.
The records also revealed that electricity consumers across Pakistan paid more than Rs1.9 trillion in taxes over the last three years through power distribution companies (DISCOs).
The government collected Rs145 billion in petroleum levy in July 2025, Rs115 billion in August, Rs111 billion in September, Rs145 billion in October, Rs151 billion in November, Rs157 billion in December, Rs124 billion in January 2026, Rs120 billion in February, and Rs137 billion in March.
Officials further disclosed that Rs35 billion has so far been collected from consumers under the Climate Support Levy on petroleum products, while total collections under the head are expected to reach Rs51 billion by the end of the current fiscal year in June 2026.
Electricity Consumers Paid Over Rs1.9 Trillion in Taxes
Separate official records of DISCOs showed that electricity consumers paid more than Rs1.9 trillion in taxes during the last three fiscal years.
During fiscal year 2022-23, consumers paid Rs507 billion in taxes. The amount increased to Rs698 billion in fiscal year 2023-24 and crossed Rs700 billion during the last fiscal year.
Among distribution companies:
- Lahore Electric Supply Company recorded the highest collection with more than Rs532 billion recovered over three years.
- Multan Electric Power Company followed with Rs323 billion.
- Faisalabad Electric Supply Company collected Rs307 billion.
- Gujranwala Electric Power Company recovered Rs240 billion.
Meanwhile:
- Islamabad Electric Supply Company collected Rs232 billion.
- Peshawar Electric Supply Company recovered Rs151 billion.
- Hyderabad Electric Supply Company collected Rs57.58 billion.
Additional collections included:
- Sukkur Electric Power Company — Rs34.46 billion
- Quetta Electric Supply Company — Rs24.28 billion
- Tribal Electric Supply Company — Rs1.55 billion
Rising Financial Pressure on Consumers
The latest figures underline the increasing burden on consumers already struggling with inflation, rising electricity tariffs, and higher fuel prices. Analysts say the government’s growing dependence on petroleum levies and utility-related taxes continues to place additional pressure on households and businesses nationwide.
