The special commodity levy imposed on a kilogram of sugar has been increased to Rs. 50.
The Ministry of Finance said the revision is in place with effect from today (02) for a period of one year.
Previously, the special commodity levy for a kilogram of sugar was 25 cents.
Meanwhile, Customs sources say that a company which was linked to the previously reported sugar scam, had suddenly released 8500 MT of sugar yesterday (01).