Petrol pumps to remain close on March 4?

The All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association announced to close all petrol pumps across the country on March 04.

The association stated that they will with Federal Minister Musadik Malik over deregulation policy. According to them, the body was not consulted over the issue.

If their reservations are not addressed, petrol pumps will remain closed indefinitely from March 4, the APPDA announced.

Central Executive Committee leader Raza Abbas said they are willing to support Musadik Malik for the success of the deregulation policy.

Raza urged that deregulation should extend beyond fuel prices to the entire oil sector.

He also clarified that they have no ties with Abdul Sami Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, adding that their association is registered with the Ministry of Commerce, while claiming the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association’s registration has been canceled.