Petroleum imports from India top Rs 1.5billion in one month

Summary

Petroleum imports through Kakarvitta total Rs 1.5 billion in the first month of FY 2025/26, marking a 3.6% increase from the previous year and generating Rs 748.33 million in revenue.

Key Points
  • Petroleum products worth Rs 1.501 billion were imported through Kakarvitta in the first month of FY 2025/26.
  • Imports increased by Rs 52.2 million (3.60 percent) compared to the same period in FY 2024/25.
  • Revenue from petroleum imports rose by 11.80 percent, totaling Rs 748.33 million.
  • Different petroleum products imported include petrol, diesel, LPG, ATF, and kerosene.
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