Pakistan, May 12 -- Documents presented in the National Assembly revealed that the government collected more than Rs1.2 trillion from consumers through petroleum levy during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. The figures highlighted the growing financial burden on fuel consumers as authorities continued relying heavily on petroleum-related charges to support revenue collection and manage fiscal pressures amid challenging economic conditions across the country.

According to the official details, petroleum levy collection reached Rs1.205 trillion during the nine-month period. The documents further showed that collection remained consistently high throughout the fiscal year, reflecting increased dependence on fuel taxation. I...