Petroleum imports increase in first month of fiscal year 2025/26

Summary

Petroleum product imports rose by 3.6% in the first month of fiscal year 2025/26 through Kakarbhitta customs, with revenue collection increasing by 11.8%.

Key Points
  • Petroleum imports worth Rs 1.50 billion were recorded in the first month of fiscal year 2025/26 through Kakarbhitta customs point.
  • Imports increased by 3.6 percent compared to the same period last year.
  • Revenue collection from imports rose by 11.8 percent, reaching Rs 748.3 million.
  • The imported petroleum products included petrol, diesel, LPG, aviation fuel, and kerosene.
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