Fill up your fuel tanks now! The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) announced a nationwide closure of petrol pumps on Friday, July 5.
The PPDA made this decision after talks with the government failed.
“We met with the finance minister, the chairman of the FBR, and the chairman of OGRA, but the talks yielded no results. Double taxation is a violation of the Constitution,” said PPDA President Abdul Sami Khan.
Khan also mentioned that the strike could last more than one day and advised dealers to keep fuel stocked at petrol pumps until July 4.
The government has been advised to prepare for potential disruptions in the fuel supply chain due to the strike, which could significantly impact daily life across Pakistan.
PPDA Demands
Petroleum dealers are demanding the withdrawal of the advance income tax imposed in the 2024-25 budget.
Abdul Sami Khan warned that this tax would devastate the petrol pump business, which is already struggling with minimal profits and high inflation.
“The additional burden of taxes will destroy our business. There is no other option but to close the business because of this unfair tax,” he asserted.
