High-speed diesel price crosses Rs400 with Re0.85 increase; no change in petrol rate

The government raised high-speed diesel by Re0.85 per litre, setting its price at Rs400.67 from Friday, Oct 30, Dawn reported. Petrol remains at Rs377.91 per litre, with no revision announced. The government continues to collect Rs100 per litre in taxes and duties on diesel and Rs114 on petrol.

The adjustment comes as Jamaat-i-Islami and the government plan a joint committee to examine extending fuel assistance for motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles up to 800cc. The party has also warned of a mid-November protest if significant public relief is not announced. Diesel is used in heavy transport and power plants, while petrol is widely used in smaller vehicles, linking both prices to transport and fuel-market costs.