Petrol pump owners threaten nationwide shutdown over commission dispute
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Home Accuses government of not inviting in meetings, says commission should increase when fuel prices rise The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Tuesday warned of a nationwide closure of petrol pumps if their demands for an increased commission are not met. Speaking at a press conference at the Islamabad Press Club, PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan said the association had considered a strike but refrained in the public interest. He added that they were neither invited to meetings nor consulted. He demanded that their commission be increased to 8 per cent, accusing the government of attempting to extract all taxes from the petroleum industry. Khan said a strike call would be announced after their next meeting. He added that all petrol pumps and dealers were united, warning that under such conditions, they might sell their pumps and shut down operations.
Published: April 7, 2026 5:03 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original