- Government introduced sales tax exemption on petroleum products
- Refineries upgrade plan at risk due to increased costs
- Operating costs of oil industry may increase by Rs25 billion
- Foreign investors may approach Prime Minister on the issue
- Up to 80-85% of input tax disallowed, impacting operating and project costs
- Sales tax exemption may discourage foreign investment in oil industry
- Refineries urge government to restore status of petroleum products as taxable supplies
Source: brecorder.com
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