Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken strict action against illegal petrol pumps across Pakistan. As part of a nationwide crackdown, customs officials sealed 1,442 unauthorized outlets. The move is aimed at curbing petroleum smuggling and boosting government revenue under the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL).
Official documents show that the FBR identified a total of 1,576 illegal petrol pumps, most of which have now been shut down. The government collected Rs828 billion in PDL from July to December 2025, exceeding the target of Rs734 billion by Rs94 billion. Revenue from July to November alone reached Rs706 billion, showing a significant increase of Rs284 billion compared to the same period last year.
FBR officials said enhanced customs enforcement has been key in improving legal fuel distribution. The measures fall under the FBR Transformation Plan, which focuses on technology-driven monitoring, stricter oversight of fuel transportation, and closing smuggling routes at borders and domestically.
Pakistan Customs, working alongside the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and provincial governments, launched the “Rahguzar” mobile app. The app allows authorities to digitally track both legal and illegal petrol pumps, enabling faster and more effective enforcement.
Officials highlighted that fuel smuggling had long caused market distortions and major revenue losses. By sealing illegal pumps and promoting legal distribution of petroleum products such as motor spirit and high-speed diesel, the government is strengthening the economy and ensuring fair pricing.
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The crackdown also reflects a shift toward legal fuel channels, reducing reliance on smuggled petroleum products. Authorities continue to monitor compliance and plan further actions to secure government revenue and protect the domestic fuel market.
