Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The federal government has once again increased the burden of petroleum levy on citizens. A fresh hike of Rs. 2.50 per litre has been imposed on both petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD). This increase comes shortly after the government had announced a reduction in petrol prices, raising concerns among consumers already facing high living costs.

According to Dawn News, the petroleum levy on petrol has gone up from Rs. 75.52 to Rs. 78.02 per litre. Meanwhile, the levy on high-speed diesel has risen from Rs. 74.51 to Rs. 77.01 per litre. These changes have effectively reduced the potential relief that the public could have received from global oil price adjustments.

Moreover, the government is separately charging a Clima...