# High-speed diesel price crosses Rs400

> Pakistan raises high-speed diesel price by Re0.85 to Rs400.67 per litre, keeping petrol unchanged at Rs377.91.
- Title: High-speed diesel price crosses Rs400 · Dawn | Shortify
- Summary: Pakistan raises high-speed diesel price by Re0.85 to Rs400.67 per litre, keeping petrol unchanged at Rs377.91. Pakistan increased high-speed diesel price to…
- Keywords: pakistan, high-speed diesel, petrol, price increase, re0.85, rs400.67, rs377.91, fuel prices, petroleum levy, shehbaz sharif, oil and gas regulatory authority, High-speed
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2040759/high-speed-diesel-price-crosses-rs400-with-re085-increase-no-change-in-petrol-rate
- Author: News Desk
- Published: 2026-10-29T18:43:44+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: pakistan, high-speed diesel, petrol, price increase, re0.85, rs400.67, rs377.91, fuel prices, petroleum levy, ji, shehbaz sharif, oil and gas regulatory authority
## High-speed diesel price increase
The government increased high-speed diesel price by Re0.85 per litre, leaving petrol unchanged at Rs377.91.
## New diesel price effective
Following the revision, high-speed diesel will retail at Rs400.67 per litre starting October 30.
## Tax structure on fuels
The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel.
## JI-Peace talks
Jamaat-i-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss public relief through petroleum levy abolition.
## Joint committee agreement
The two sides agreed to form a joint committee to consider expanding the fuel relief scheme for motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles up to 800cc.
## JI protest threat
Rehman declared his party would march to Islamabad in protest of petroleum levy in mid-November if no major relief was announced.
## Fuel dealers warning
The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association urged consumers not to resort to panic buying as excessive purchases could create market distortions.
## Senator concerns
Senators raised concerns over fuel supply even after Finance Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani stated there were no supply issues.
## Diesel price history
The price of high-speed diesel has come down from a peak of Rs520.35 recorded on April 3 to Rs400.67.
## Petrol price history
The petrol price had peaked at Rs458.41 on April 3 after beginning its upward trajectory from Rs266 in early March.
## Austerity measures
The government reintroduced austerity measures including market closures by 9pm and 50% reduction in fuel allocations for official vehicles.
## Relief scheme announcement
On September 13, Prime Minister Shehbaz announced a relief scheme for motorcycle, auto and up to 800cc vehicle users to alleviate rising oil prices.
## Daily pricing decision
The petroleum minister stated the cabinet and prime minister decided to give Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority responsibility for daily fuel pricing based on international markets.
## Impact on public
Petrol and high-speed diesel affect middle and lower-middle classes, with monthly sales of 700,000 to 800,000 tonnes compared to 10,000 tonnes for kerosene.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan increased high-speed diesel price to Rs400.67 per litre with Re0.85 increase, while petrol rate remains at Rs377.91.