Petroleum products worth Rs 18.04 billion were imported through the Kakarbhitta border point during the first 11 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25, according to the Mechi Customs Office.
The imports—comprising petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), aviation turbine fuel (ATF), and kerosene—declined by Rs 1.06 billion, or 5.60 percent, compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Despite the drop in total import value, revenue collection from petroleum products rose by 5.70 percent, increasing by Rs 474.3 million. The customs office reported that Rs 8.78 billion in revenue was collected from petroleum imports during the 11-month period.
Breakdown of imports:
- Petrol: 93,824 kiloliters worth Rs 8.11 billion
- Diesel: 68,820 kiloliters worth Rs 6.26 billion
- LPG: 23,438 metric tons worth Rs 2.59 billion
- ATF (Aviation Fuel): 6,708 kiloliters worth Rs 612 million
- Kerosene: 2,520 kiloliters worth Rs 227.1 million
The data shows a trend of declining import volume but improved revenue, possibly due to adjustments in tax rates or pricing structures. This pattern reflects broader efforts by the government to strengthen customs revenue performance amid changing import dynamics.
