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Hurry up and get your fuel tanks filled as the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has announced the closure of petrol pumps nationwide on Friday (July 5).
The announcement was made by the PPDA following the failure of talks between the latter and the government.
“We met with the finance minister, the chairman of the FBR, and the chairman of OGRA, but the talks yielded no results, which is why we are striking. Double taxation is a violation of the Constitution,” Khan stated.
PPDA President Abdul Sami Khan announced that the strike could last more than one day, advising 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
The petroleum dealers are demanding the withdrawal of the advance income tax imposed in the budget 2024-25.
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.