Government revenue from energy-related taxes has surged sharply, with official records showing massive collections from petroleum and electricity consumers across Pakistan.
Documents reveal that more than Rs1.2 trillion was collected through the petroleum levy during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. In addition, over Rs35 billion was recovered under the Climate Support Levy (CSL) imposed on petroleum products.
Monthly figures show consistent high collections, including Rs145 billion 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 expect total CSL recovery to reach around Rs51 billion by the end of June 2026.
Separately, electricity consumers have contributed more than Rs1.9 trillion in taxes over the past three fiscal years, collected through power distribution companies (DISCOs). The records show Rs507 billion in 2022–23, Rs698 billion in 2023–24, and over Rs700 billion in the last fiscal year.
Among DISCOs, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) recorded the highest collections at over Rs532 billion. It was followed by Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) with Rs323 billion and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) with Rs307 billion.
Other figures include Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) at Rs240 billion, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) at Rs232 billion, Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) at Rs151 billion, and Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) at Rs57.58 billion. Smaller utilities such as Sukkur, Quetta, and Tribal companies also reported lower but steady recoveries.
