KARACHI (August 7, 2025): The 15-day deadline agreed between petroleum dealers and the Ministry of Petroleum has expired. The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has convened an emergency meeting on Monday to decide whether to launch a nationwide strike and shut down petrol pumps or continue negotiations with the government.
It is pertinent to mention that Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik had requested petroleum dealers to allow the government 15 days to resolve their issues, assuring them that all their demands would be addressed within that period. However, despite the expiry of the deadline, the growing concerns of petroleum dealers remain unresolved.
Following the lapse of the deadline, the PPDA has sent an urgent letter to Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, urging him to fulfill his commitment and ensure immediate progress on the outstanding issues.
PPDA Chairman Malik Khuda Bakhsh said that the daily petroleum price adjustment mechanism has pushed dealers into severe financial difficulties. He said that daily price fluctuations are causing losses on existing fuel stocks while seriously affecting dealers’ working capital.
PPDA Vice Chairman Tariq Hassan said that it has become increasingly difficult for small and medium-sized petroleum dealers to sustain their businesses. He warned that if the issues remain unresolved, the supply of petroleum products across the country could be disrupted.
Another PPDA Vice Chairman, Anwar Kamal, said the association does not seek confrontation with the government but wants a practical and workable solution to its problems. He added that the PPDA has urged the Federal Minister for Petroleum to personally intervene and take immediate decisions to resolve the dealers’ grievances.
