rewrite this title with different wordingPetrol Pumps to Remain Close on Friday in Pakistan

After the recent petrol price hike, here comes another distressing update: There might be a fuel shortage in the country this Friday, July 5th, 2024. According to media reports, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), which represents over 14,000 petrol pump owners across the country, is going on strike. This means most petrol stations will remain closed on the said date.

Why the Strike Is Announced?

The PPDA is unhappy with the government’s decision to add a new tax on their business. This tax is called an “advance income tax,” and it basically means the petrol pump owners have to pay taxes before they even make any money.

The association says this tax is unfair and will hurt their business, which they say is already struggling due to low profits and high inflation.

With the aim of resolving the matter, the PPDA tried to negotiate with the government to get rid of this new tax, but those talks failed. So, as a way to protest, they decided to go on strike.

On the contrary, the All-Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association took an interesting step, saying that they are going against the nationwide strike. Shams Shahwani, the chairman of the association, said, ” We cannot think of a strike in the present situation of Pakistan.”

This simply means that the supply of petrol will not be affected during the strike, but how would it be useful if the petrol pumps remained closed?

What to Do?

If you rely on your car to get around, it might be a good idea to fill up your tank before Friday to avoid any disruption. The strike could last for more than one day, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.

This situation could cause problems for many people in Pakistan, so hopefully, the government and the PPDA will find a solution soon.

What do you think about the up upcoming situation pertaining to fuel pumps in Pakistan? Tell us in the comments section.