Petroleum dealers to go on nationwide strike on July 18.
Moreover, electricity prices have also surged whereas load-shedding hours have been extended, resulting in generator costs. Therefore, the PPDA demanded that the government increase its commission to 6% as promised. Further hindering the distribution process have been the monsoon rains, which have inundated Karachi’s Keamari oil installation areas. The lack of a drainage system has brought the movement of oil tankers to a standstill.
Petroleum dealers association demands an increase in commission to 6%
According to All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association (APOTOA) Chairman Mir Shams Shahwani, rainwater is stagnant in Keamari, Korangi, and Port Qasim oil installation areas in Karachi. Reportedly, at least 6,000 oil tankers await filling, as rainwater is accumulated in oil terminals of 21 fuel importing companies.
The Chairman said supply has been affected throughout the country and the government should fix all this. He announced that petrol pumps will remain closed following July 18 until the margin on petroleum products is increased. a had warned of a nationwide Strike if the price of Oil kept on increasing.
