The Birgunj Customs Office recorded petroleum imports worth Rs 72.28 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year (November 17 to December 15). These imports generated Rs 30.25 billion in revenue, marking a 6.42 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Diesel accounted for the largest share at Rs 35.31 billion, followed by liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas) at Rs 12.17 billion and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) at Rs 7.25 billion. Imports of petrol and kerosene were valued at Rs 173.6 million and Rs 190 million, respectively.
