Karachi: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) on Friday announced the end of its strike against the federal government’s new tax on petrol sales.
This decision was taken after a discussion aimed at reducing the hardships faced by the people due to fuel cuts.
Chairman Abdul Sami Khan highlighted the success of the strike and its impact on the union’s expression of dissatisfaction with the tax policy.
However, he said, the strike did not have universal participation, especially in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, where fuel stations continued to operate unhindered.
In response to the strike, the Ministry of Petroleum in Islamabad took proactive measures to mitigate its impact. The Oil Marketing Company (OMC) and its respective agencies have been tasked to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel at petrol pumps across the country.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has deployed a monitoring team with relevant agencies to monitor supply chain compliance and prevent supply chain disruptions.
Acknowledging the issues raised by the PPDA, the government has initiated discussions with the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to resolve issues related to the petroleum tax policy. Efforts are underway to find a mutually acceptable solution to the ongoing dispute.
