The federal government has increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.29 per litre, taking its price to Rs400.67 for the next three days, according to the latest update from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).

Petrol prices have remained unchanged at Rs377.91 per litre.

The latest increase comes after diesel became more expensive by Rs0.85 per litre on Thursday, while petrol prices remained unchanged.

Diesel Up Nearly Rs80 Since Daily Pricing Started

Since the government introduced daily fuel price revisions, diesel has become Rs79.66 per litre more expensive, while petrol has increased by Rs67.20 per litre.

On July 18, when the daily pricing system began, diesel was priced at Rs354.35 per litre and petrol at Rs316.15 per litre.

Both fuels have experienced several price changes since then.

Petrol reached a recent high of Rs398.96 per litre on October 8 before declining to its current rate of Rs377.91.

Diesel also peaked at Rs424.92 per litre on September 17. It subsequently fell to Rs390.11 on October 21 before rising again.

The latest revision takes diesel back above Rs400 per litre, adding to transportation and operating costs for businesses and consumers.