Pakistanis Lose Out as Petroleum Margins Soar 🚗
Despite recent reductions in base fuel prices, everyday Pakistanis aren’t seeing much relief at the pump. Inland freight charges and industry margins have quietly climbed—for petrol by ₹1.42/litre and diesel by ₹0.50/litre—effectively eroding the announced relief of Re1 and Rs4 respectively.
At the same time, oil marketing companies and dealers are pushing for even greater margins. Fuel distributors are calling for a jump of up to Rs2.20/litre, while the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) seeks a 27% increase in OMC margins to Rs10/litre. More alarmingly, refineries are demanding hikes in the Inland Freight Equalisation Margin—likely adding Rs4‑5/litre—from April 2025 onward
Bottom line: Though official tariffs may temporarily dip, adjusted charges and margin increases mean Pakistani consumers are still footing the bill. The result? No real relief—just another burden masked by headline price cuts.
