Hong Kong  - Hundreds of lorry drivers marched on Hong Kong's government offices Tuesday demanding a cut in fuel duty to offset soaring diesel prices.

Around 300 drivers marched to central government offices demanding talks with the territory's chief executive Donald Tsang while 20 trucks and lorries staged a go-slow through the city centre.

Drivers and operators say they are struggling to make a living because of a 25-per-cent rise in fuel costs in recent months and want government tax on diesel shelved.

There was no immediate response to the demands from Tsang and his government, which imposes duty of 1.11 Hong Kong dollars (14 US cents) on each litre of diesel.

A police spokesman said Tuesday morning's go-slow did not appear to cause any excessive congestion in Hong Kong's arterial Central and Wan Chai districts. (dpa)