Pakistan Weekly Auto News July 2026 – Fuel Price Hike, New Taxes & Car Prices Update 🚗

Pakistan Weekly Auto News July 2026 – Fuel Price Hike, New Taxes & Car Prices Update 🚗 Big Auto News July 2026 – Petrol Up Rs 13, New Taxes on Hybrids & EVs Weekly Roundup 🔥 Pakistan Auto News July 2026 – Fuel Prices, Luxury Car Tax, EV Policy & More ✅ Big changes hit Pakistan's auto sector this week: a sharp fuel hike, hybrid tax shock, and major auto policy proposals. Here's everything you need to know. 📌 Is Video Mein Aap Kya Dekhenge ⛽ Fuel Price Shock – Petrol hits Rs 310.71, diesel Rs 323.30 💰 Tax Breakdown – Rs 95/litre tax on petrol, Rs 101/litre on diesel 🚗 Hybrid Tax Crisis – 8.5% → 25% GST, cars now Rs 1.3M+ costlier 📜 New Auto Policy – Expected August 2026, key proposals 🏭 Industry Crisis – PAMA warns 2.5M jobs at risk 🛡️ Token Tax Hike – Up 50% for 1001-2000cc vehicles ⛽ Fuel Price Shock – Rs 13+ Per Litre Hike New Prices (effective July 11): Fuel Old Price New Price Increase Petrol Rs 297.53 Rs 310.71 +Rs 13.18 High-Speed Diesel Rs 309.50 Rs 323.30 +Rs 13.80 The hike follows a surge in global oil prices, with Brent crude climbing from $72 to nearly $76 per barrel . 💰 Tax Breakdown – Where Your Money Goes Fuel Petroleum Levy Climate Levy Customs Duty Total Tax Petrol Rs 80/L Rs 5/L Rs 20/L ~Rs 95/L Diesel ~Rs 80/L Rs 5/L Rs 16/L ~Rs 101/L The government doubled the Climate Support Levy from Rs 2.5 to Rs 5 per litre from July 1, while the Petroleum Levy on petrol hit the budgeted ceiling of Rs 80 per litre . 🔥 Hybrid Tax Crisis – Prices Jump Overnight Why it happened: The sales tax concession on hybrids expired on June 30, 2026. No extension was announced. Hybrids now face the standard 25% General Sales Tax instead of the previous 8.5% . Hybrid Model Old Price New Price Increase Toyota Corolla Cross HEV 8,535,000 9,849,000 +1,314,000 Toyota Corolla Cross HEV X 8,935,000 10,299,000 +1,364,000 Impact: The Corolla Cross HEV X has crossed the Rs 1 crore mark. Multiple manufacturers have paused invoicing while awaiting clarity from the government on the new auto policy . EVs are also hit: Sales tax on all imported and locally assembled plug-in hybrid and EV vehicles has been increased from 1% to 18% . 📜 New Auto Policy 2026 – Key Proposals Expected to be unveiled in August 2026, the policy is under review with the IMF . Proposal Details 800cc Car Tax Cut Sales tax proposed to reduce from 18% to 12.5% on 800cc vehicles Small Car Prices Potential reduction to Rs 2-2.5 million Carbon Levy 10% levy on 2001-3000cc vehicles, 19.5% on 3001cc+ vehicles EV Infrastructure 3,000 charging stations planned nationwide by 2030 Safety Standards 62 UN-aligned safety standards for all vehicles Revenue Projection: The proposed carbon levy is expected to generate Rs 142.79 billion over five years . 🏭 Industry Crisis – PAMA Warns of Job Losses The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has appealed to the Prime Minister, warning that: Rs 5 billion in localised investments are at risk Approximately 2.5 million Pakistani families dependent on the auto supply chain face livelihood threats The core issue: The Finance Act 2026 created tariff anomalies where import duties on CBU foreign vehicles (below 850cc) are now lower than duties on CKD industrial kits for local assembly . This penalizes domestic manufacturing and threatens local production viability. 🛡️ Token Tax Hike – Up to 50% Increase The new fiscal year brought higher taxes for vehicle owners : Vehicle Category Increase 1001-2000cc 50% Above 2001cc 33% Other changes: Higher vehicle transfer fees ePay mandatory for all vehicle and property tax payments 10% discount for token tax paid within first 2 months 🏷️ Hashtags #PakistanAutoNews #July2026 #PetrolPrice #HybridCarPrices #NewAutoPolicy #CarTaxPakistan #EVPakistan #FuelPriceUpdate #AutoNews #PakistanMarket ==================================== Follow us on Social Media: Social Media Links: ___________________________________________ visit @Kamaldarvlog 🔔Subscribe Our Social Media Platforms🔔 ___________________________________________ For more, visit: YouTube:@Kamaldarvlog 👉 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamaldarvlo... 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kamaldarvlog... 👉 ♪ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kamaldarvlog?... ============================================= ☎️ Contact Us:👇 🏢: Smart cars | Kamal Dar Vlog 📍: 51-jail road, Lahore ⁨📲: 03244440123