# Govt Shifts Rs15bn Fuel Price Burden to Refineries

> Pakistan's government shifts Rs15bn monthly fuel price burden to refineries to shield masses from Rs15 per litre petrol hikes.
- Title: Govt Shifts Rs15bn Fuel Price Burden to Refineries | Shortify
- Summary: Pakistan's government shifts Rs15bn monthly fuel price burden to refineries to shield masses from Rs15 per litre petrol hikes. Pakistan's government directs…
- Keywords: pakistan, petroleum minister, oil refineries, fuel prices, rs15bn, petrol, government, refineries, fuel subsidy, september 13, nfl, news
- Source: Daily Times — https://dailytimes.com.pk/1575986/govt-claims-shifting-rs-15bn-fuel-price-burden-to-refineries-to-shield-masses
- Author: Sajid Salamat
- Published: 2026-11-02T23:26:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pakistan, petroleum minister, oil refineries, fuel prices, rs15bn, petrol, government, refineries, fuel subsidy, september 13, nfl, news
## Government Announcement
The government said on Monday that oil refineries would bear a burden of approximately Rs15 billion each month.
## Petroleum Minister Statement
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made efforts to meet with refineries to ensure cheapest petrol amid steep price increases.
## Refineries' Contribution
Refineries increased throughput to help public during difficult times, enabling the government to maintain petrol prices below international market rates.
## Monthly Financial Impact
This step means refineries bear approximately Rs15 billion monthly, allowing petrol to be sold Rs15 cheaper than global market prices.
## Fuel Subsidy Scheme
The government launched a fuel subsidy scheme on Sept 13 with 15 million unique users receiving weekly petrol concessions.
## Price Adjustments
Petrol prices dropped by Rs3.40 per litre to Rs374.51, while high-speed diesel fell by Rs7.76 to Rs395.20.
## Government Stance
The government aims to protect public interests during crises while prioritizing long-term deregulation and refinery upgrades.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's government directs refineries to absorb Rs15bn monthly fuel price increases to keep petrol Rs15 cheaper than global market prices.