Petrol price unchanged, high-speed diesel raised by Rs2.29

The government increased high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.29 per litre from Oct 31, while petrol remains at Rs377.91, Dawn reported. The revised diesel price is Rs402.96 per litre, with the rates applying through Nov 2 under an Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority notification. Petrol has now been held steady for a second day in a row.

The government continues to collect Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 on diesel. Jamaat-i-Islami has called for the petroleum levy to be abolished, and a joint committee with the government will consider expanding relief for motorcycle, rickshaw and small-car users. The report also notes that diesel and petrol reached Rs520.35 and Rs458.41 respectively on April 3, while austerity measures include earlier market closing and reduced fuel allocations for official vehicles.