Govt keeps petrol price unchanged for next fortnight

The federal government has increased the price of high-speed diesel by Rs5 per litre while keeping the petrol price unchanged. This change is in line with international market variations. The new fuel prices came into effect from October 16. The price of high-speed diesel rose to Rs251.29 after the increase. This increase in fuel prices affects the budgets of the middle and lower-middle classes who primarily use petrol for commuting. High-speed diesel is used in heavy goods transport vehicles and agricultural machinery, contributing to the increased prices of vegetables and food items.