Removal of additional levies on LNG demanded
June 29, 2021
KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and All Pakistan CNG Association have urged the government to reverse the decision to impose 17 percent sales tax and five percent customs duty on LNG, as it threatened businesses.
FPCCI President Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo on Monday said the sales tax on LNG for CNG sector has been increased from five percent to 17 percent, while customs duty of five percent has also been imposed. “Given that CNG is expensive and the survival of this business is in jeopardy. This decision should be reversed immediately,” he asked.