Goods transporters have welcomed the recent reduction in high-speed diesel prices announced by the government. Transport leaders say the move offers partial relief but more steps are needed.
Speaking to the media, transport leader Malik Shehzad Awan praised the diesel price cut. He said Goods transporters hope further reductions will follow soon. He also urged the government to consider lowering toll taxes.
“I welcome the decrease in petroleum prices,” Malik Shehzad Awan said. “We expect more relief in the coming days.” He added that reduced toll taxes would further ease operating costs.
Goods transporters have been on a peaceful strike for the past nine days. Malik Shehzad Awan said the protest aims to draw attention to long-standing issues. He stressed that transporters are law-abiding citizens and responsible businessmen.
“Our peaceful strike will continue until our demands are addressed,” he said. He urged the government to hold talks and resolve the matter quickly.
On Monday, the government of Pakistan issued a notification announcing new petroleum prices. According to the notification, petrol prices remain unchanged at Rs263.45 per litre. However, high-speed diesel prices were reduced by Rs14 per litre.
After the cut, the new price of high-speed diesel stands at Rs265.65 per litre. The reduction is expected to lower transportation costs for Goods transporters across the country.
Earlier, sources had suggested a larger decrease in petroleum prices. Initial estimates indicated a possible cut of up to Rs11.85 per litre from December 16. The biggest expected drop was in high-speed diesel prices.
Sources said the proposed reduction would have brought diesel prices to around Rs270.80 per litre. However, the final notification reflected a higher reduction than earlier estimates.
Transporters say fuel costs remain a major challenge for the sector. Rising toll charges and operational expenses continue to pressure profits. Goods transporters believe consistent fuel price relief can stabilize freight rates.
Analysts note that lower diesel prices may reduce the cost of goods movement. This could help control inflation and ease pressure on consumers.
The government has not yet commented on further price cuts or toll tax reductions. For now, Goods transporters remain hopeful that continued dialogue will lead to broader relief measures.
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