Petrol dealers give govt 48-hour deadline
Key takeaways
- He further said that the association would send a final letter to the petroleum minister, outlining its demands.
- According to the dealers, diesel sales fell by nearly 30 percent in May, while smuggled fuel has increasingly dominated the market.
- They claim diesel sales across the country have been severely affected as a result.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Petroleum dealers in Pakistan have given the government a 48-hour deadline to respond to their demand for an increase in commissions, warning that a major decision regarding petrol pump operations nationwide could follow if no action is taken.
The Chief Advisor to the Petroleum Dealers Association, Malik Khuda Bakhsh, has said operating petrol stations under the current commission structure had become impossible, leaving dealers under severe financial pressure.
He further said that the association would send a final letter to the petroleum minister, outlining its demands. If the government fails to respond promptly, the association’s committee will announce its next course of action.