HOBC value hits Rs535 after Rs200 per litre levy hike; officers instructed to foot invoice in the event that they insist on premium gasoline
A employee fills a automobile’s tank at a gasoline station amid issues about rising gasoline costs linked to the U.S.-Israel battle with Iran, in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, March 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the usage of high-octane gasoline in all authorities autos, with the choice taking impact instantly, the Prime Minister’s Workplace introduced on Monday.
لاہور: 23 مارچ 2026
ہائی اوکٹین فیول پر پیٹرولیم لیوی میں اضافے کے فیصلے کے تسلسل میں وزیر اعظم نے ایک اور اہم فیصلہ کیا ہے.
وزیرِ اعظم نے کہا کہ سرکاری گاڑیوں میں ہائی اوکٹین ایندھن کے استعمال پر پابندی عائد کر دی گئی ہے۔
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— Prime Minister’s Workplace (@PakPMO) March 23, 2026
The ban comes with the choice to extend the petroleum levy on high-octane gasoline.
Underneath a notification issued for this function, the levy on high-octane has been raised by Rs200 per litre to Rs305.37 per litre, pushing the brand new value of Excessive Octane Mixing Element (HOBC) within the nation to Rs535. The choice to extend the levy from Rs100 to Rs300 per litre was taken in a gathering chaired by the prime minister.
Underneath the brand new ban, if the usage of high-octane gasoline in any authorities division’s automobile is unavoidable, the person could accomplish that at their very own private expense. A strict ban has been imposed on its use at authorities expense.
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The aim of the choice, in keeping with the Prime Minister’s Workplace, is to make sure the environment friendly and accountable use of nationwide sources.
PM Shehbaz directed all federal departments, authorities, and subordinate establishments to make sure rapid and full implementation of the ban. He additionally directed the related authorities to plot an efficient system to watch compliance and to take strict motion in case of violations.
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Earlier, a 50% discount in gasoline for presidency autos had already been carried out, together with the grounding of 60% of presidency autos. The financial savings achieved via these measures have been utilised to supply aid to the general public and to provide cheaper gasoline.
The prime minister mentioned that strict implementation of the austerity coverage and the discount of pointless expenditures are the necessity of the hour, including that this step will scale back authorities spending and allow higher use of public sources.
The federal government on Sunday authorized a major Rs200 per litre enhance within the gasoline levy on high-octane utilized in luxurious autos, in a transfer to deal with the gasoline disaster amid Center East tensions.
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Based on a press release issued by the PMO, Shehbaz, chairing a video-link assembly, introduced that the levy of Rs100 per litre on high-octane gasoline can be raised by a further Rs200, bringing the whole levy to Rs300 per litre.
The federal government expects the measure to avoid wasting Rs9 billion per thirty days, with the financial savings earmarked to supply aid to most people.
The assertion additional clarified that the rise applies solely to high-octane gasoline utilized in luxurious vehicles. Petrol costs for unusual autos, in addition to fares for public transport and air journey, will stay unchanged.
