# Pakistan fuel price and petroleum levy protests > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-fuel-price-and-petroleum-levy-protests > Updated: 2026-09-27T19:17:17.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 13. Following the failure of five rounds of negotiations, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) launched a ‘super train march’ from Karachi toward Islamabad to demand the complete withdrawal of the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL). While the government has reportedly proposed abolishing the levy for one year as a potential breakthrough to halt the march, JI maintains that protests will continue until the tax is fully withdrawn. As the march reached Multan and Ghotki, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested JI chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman to postpone the protest. The Prime Minister offered to meet with the JI leader upon his return to Pakistan to discuss a better relief package. However, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman rejected the government’s previously announced relief package, stating it is “not acceptable in any way.” The JI claims the petroleum levy has placed a “Rs135 billion burden on the public” and is also protesting agreements with independent power producers. In response to the movement, security in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi has been significantly heightened. Authorities have positioned approximately 1,000 cargo containers at major intersections and sensitive areas, including the Red Zone. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned that attempting to storm Islamabad would result in “severe consequences.” Recently, JI Deputy Emir Liaquat Baloch announced a public rally in Lahore for September 25, where the party’s roadmap for the long march will be unveiled. While the march has been postponed to October following government assurances, preparations for a route from Multan to Lahore and then to Islamabad are ongoing. Baloch specifically rejected the petroleum levy of 107 rupees per liter, demanding its removal within the framework of the IMF agreement, and has submitted six economic proposals to the government, including reducing the policy rate to 9 percent. JI leadership has since intensified its stance. ## Claims - The government has collected 8 trillion Pakistani rupees through the petroleum levy. (disputed by 2 sources) - The government collected 1,567 billion rupees in petroleum levies during the previous year. (disputed by 2 sources) - The government should abolish the petroleum levy tax. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Demonstrators blocked major roads and highways in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Islamabad. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Jamaat-e-Islami will continue protests until the petroleum development levy is abolished. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned PTI that attempting to storm Islamabad would lead to severe consequences. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Protests were held at approximately 510 locations across Pakistan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Nationwide sit-ins are scheduled for August 16 at Governor Houses and the Punjab Chief Minister's residence. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jamaat-e-Islami launched a super train march from Karachi to Islamabad to protest the petroleum levy. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The petroleum levy is a federal matter and Jamaat-e-Islami is using protests for political points. (single source) - Approximately 1,000 cargo containers have been positioned across Islamabad and Rawalpindi for security. (single source) - Islamabad Police have cancelled all staff leave, except for emergencies, until October 5. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Jamaat-e-Islami threatens march over petroleum levy Jamaat-e-Islami warns of a ‘super long march’ from Multan to Islamabad if the government fails to abolish the petroleum levy and reduce electricity prices through IPP agreement reviews. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-threatens-march-over-fuel-and-electricity-costs ### 2026-09-24: Jamaat-e-Islami intensifies protests against petroleum levy Jamaat-e-Islami has announced nationwide protests and demonstration camps in Karachi to demand the abolition of the petroleum levy and address electricity shortages in Pakistan. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-announces-lahore-rally-to-protest-petroleum-levy ### 2026-09-22: Jamaat-e-Islami postpones long march until October Jamaat-e-Islami has postponed its long march until the first week of October following a request from the Prime Minister, though protests in 40 cities will continue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-postpones-long-march-until-october ### 2026-09-21: Pakistan PM requests JI to postpone Islamabad protest march Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked Jamaat-e-Islami to postpone its Islamabad march, but the party refuses to withdraw its protests against the petroleum levy. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-pm-requests-ji-to-postpone-islamabad-protest-march ### 2026-09-19: Jamaat-e-Islami launches Islamabad march over petroleum levy Jamaat-e-Islami has begun a march to Islamabad demanding the removal of petroleum levies. The government has proposed a one-year levy suspension as security intensifies in the capital. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-launches-long-march-to-islamabad-over-petroleum-levy ### 2026-09-17: Jamaat-e-Islami announces Islamabad march over petroleum levy Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a long march to Islamabad starting September 20 to demand the abolition of the petroleum levy, offering to cancel the protest if the government complies. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-announces-long-march-to-protest-petroleum-levy ### 2026-09-11: Jamaat-e-Islami protests petroleum levy and announces Islamabad march Jamaat-e-Islami has launched protests in Islamabad against the petroleum levy and rising inflation, warning of a nationwide march on September 20 to demand the tax's abolition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-announces-islamabad-long-march-against-petroleum-levy ### 2026-09-09: Jamaat-e-Islami leader seeks talks on petroleum prices Jamaat-e-Islami leader Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman is seeking negotiations with the government over petroleum levies and has criticized corruption and administrative failures in Sindh. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-leader-seeks-talks-on-petroleum-prices ### 2026-09-02: Jamaat-e-Islami calls for nationwide strike in Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami has called for a nationwide strike in Pakistan on September 3 to protest petroleum levies and high taxes, leading to expected market closures in Karachi. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-calls-for-nationwide-strike-in-pakistan ### 2026-08-23: Jamaat-e-Islami announces nationwide strike over petroleum levy Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a nationwide strike for August 26 and a march to Islamabad to protest Pakistan's petroleum levy and rising inflation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-announces-nationwide-strike-over-petroleum-levy ### 2026-08-17: Jamaat-e-Islami launches nationwide protests over fuel prices Jamaat-e-Islami is conducting nationwide protests in Pakistan, demanding the abolition of petroleum levies and the cancellation of independent power producer agreements to combat rising inflation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-launches-nationwide-protests-over-fuel-prices ### 2026-08-07: Pakistan protests erupt over rising fuel prices and petroleum levy Thousands in Pakistan have launched nationwide protests, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, against soaring fuel prices and a new petroleum levy, demanding the tax be abolished and economic relief provided. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaat-e-islami-road-block-protests-across-pakistan-over-petrol-levy ### 2026-07-12: Pakistan fuel price hike drives higher transport and air fares Pakistan's end of IMF fuel‑levy relief led to higher petrol, diesel and jet‑fuel prices, prompting nationwide public‑transport fare hikes and expected airline fare increases. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-air-launches-first-domestic-passenger-service-in-pakistan --- Cite as: Pakistan fuel price and petroleum levy protests. 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