Petroleum dealers reject govt margin, warn of nationwide pump shutdown

The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has rejected the profit margin proposed by the government and has indicated the possibility of a nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps.

PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan stated that the association had demanded an 8% dealer margin, without which it is not feasible for petrol stations to continue operating.

He warned that if the government does not increase the dealer margin to 8%, petrol pumps across the country will be closed.

The chairman added that the association is giving the government a 10-day deadline, after which the dealers’ core committee will convene to make a final decision.

Abdul Sami Khan noted that the current dealer margin stands at 3.12%, and the government must provide a written assurance of increasing the margin to 8%.

He further said that the government may, if it wishes, implement the 8% increase in phases.