The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has rejected the government’s proposed margin and demanded an 8% profit margin for dealers to continue operations.

Chairman Abdul Sami Khan stated that working without the 8% margin is impossible and warned that fuel pumps may be closed if the demand is not met. He added that the dealers are giving the government 10 days to respond. After that, the dealers’ core committee will meet and announce the final action.

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Currently, the dealer margin is 3.12%. Khan said the government should give a written assurance to raise it to 8%.

Meanwhile, the ongoing strike by goods transporters has gained support from the Oil Tankers Association. The association announced that starting Monday, tanker drivers across the country will halt operations until their demands are met.

Spokesperson Israr Ahmed Shinwari said the government must immediately address the transporters’ issues, as the demands of goods transporters and oil tankers are similar. He added that fuel supply will remain stopped nationwide until approvals are given, and traffic fines or FIRs issued by authorities will not be accepted.