ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration sealed a petrol pump in Sector I-8 for stopping fuel sales and failing to apply the latest government-approved price reduction.
According to an ICT administration spokesperson, the action was taken after the federal government announced a decrease in petroleum product prices. The district administration launched inspection drives to ensure all fuel stations implemented the new rates.
During the inspection, officials found that the petrol pump in I-8 was not updating its prices and had stopped selling fuel, violating government directives. The pump was sealed on the spot.
Officials said monitoring teams are visiting different fuel stations across Islamabad to prevent any artificial shortage or overcharging. Strict action will be taken against any petrol pump found involved in such practices.
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The administration urged citizens to report any petrol pump that is either not selling fuel or charging higher than the official rates. Complaints can be submitted through the district administration’s helpline or social media pages.
Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring transparency in fuel distribution and making sure the public benefits from the government’s price reduction without delay.
Earlier, the federal government on Wednesday night slashed the price of petrol by Rs5.66 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre for the next fortnight.
According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, the new price of petrol is Rs263.02 per litre, down from Rs268.68, while diesel now costs Rs275.41 per litre, reduced from Rs276.81.
The rates of superior kerosene oil (SKO) and light diesel oil (LDO) were also cut. SKO dropped by Rs3.26 to Rs181.71 per litre, and LDO fell by Rs2.74 to Rs162.76 per litre.
The notification said the revised prices were based on recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and relevant ministries.
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Petrol, widely used in motorcycles, rickshaws, and private vehicles, directly affects middle- and low-income households, while HSD fuels heavy transport, agricultural machinery, and trains, influencing the cost of essential goods.
Although general sales tax (GST) remains zero on all petroleum products, the government is collecting Rs79.50 per litre on diesel and Rs80.52 per litre on petrol and high-octane products under the petroleum levy and climate support levy, including Rs2.50 per litre for the latter.
Additionally, the government charges about Rs17–18 per litre in customs duty on both petrol and diesel, along with around Rs17 per litre in distribution and sales margins for oil companies and dealers.
