Petroleum Dealers' Strike in Peshawar: Fuel Stations Closed Across the City

The dealers argue that the tax makes it impossible for their businesses to remain profitable and are demanding its withdrawal. The strike will persist until the government rescinds the tax.

Fuel stations across Peshawar will remain closed due to a strike by petroleum dealers protesting the implementation of an advance tax. The strike is in response to the government's decision to impose a 0.5% advance tax on petroleum dealers in the recent budget.

The dealers argue that the tax makes it impossible for their businesses to remain profitable and are demanding its withdrawal. The strike will persist until the government rescinds the tax.

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Currently, Pakistan has approximately 14,000 retail fuel stations, with around 4,000 directly owned by major oil marketing companies. The strike has caused significant inconvenience for citizens, who are struggling to obtain petrol.