Fuel Expenses Jump 39% to Rs22b

Fuel expenses jump 39% to Rs22b

Govt spent Rs6b more than budgeted on fuel in FY25, car monetisation policy violated

Heaven for bureaucrats: Austerity claims undermined as govt fuel bill soars 39%

ISLAMABAD: Even as the federal government continues to trumpet its austerity drive — enforcing bans on new vehicles, curbing official visits, and re‑enacting old laws to project fiscal discipline — official figures reveal a sharp surge in fuel expenditure, deepening public frustration over the absence of relief for ordinary citizens. Media reports quoted budget documents showing the government’s annual fuel bill jumped to nearly Rs22 billion in …

Govt Officials’ Fuel Bill Rises 190% to Rs. 21.77 Billion

The federal government’s fuel expenditure has increased by around 190% in five years, rising from Rs. 7.52 billion in fiscal year 2020-21 to Rs. 21.77 billion in 2024-25. According to a document presented before Parliament, the increase in fuel spending was primarily attributed to rising fuel prices. Fuel expenditure by federal ministries, departments, and attached […] The post Govt Officials’ Fuel Bill Rises 190% to Rs. 21.77 Billion appeared f…

Govt Officials' Fuel Bill Rises by 190%

The federal government’s spending on fuel increased by around 190 percent over five years, rising from Rs. 7.52 billion in fiscal year 2020-21 to Rs. 21.77 billion in 2024-25. According to a document presented before Parliament, the increase in fuel expenditure was primarily driven by rising fuel prices. Fuel spending by federal ministries, departments and attached institutions stood at Rs. 7.52 billion in FY2020-21. It increased to Rs. 8.35 bil…