Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Pakistan Petrol Pumps Strike Over Pricing Dispute
Petrol pump dealers in Pakistan are going on strike because they disagree with the government's plan to change fuel prices every day.
They want prices to change only once a month and also want the government to increase their commission, which hasn't changed in three years.
After a short meeting with the government, the dealers decided to strike because they couldn't agree on these issues.
The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) has called for a nationwide strike starting Wednesday night.
Negotiations with the government over daily petroleum pricing failed, leading to the strike.
APPPOA demands monthly price revisions instead of daily changes.
Dealers also seek an increase in their commission, which has been frozen for three years.
The government's team was led by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik.
- Who
- All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) and the Pakistani government
- What
- A nationwide strike by petrol pump dealers over fuel pricing disputes
- When
- Starting from Wednesday night
- Where
- Across Pakistan
- Why
- Negotiations over daily petroleum pricing failed, and dealers' demands for monthly pricing and increased commission were not met.
Government's Daily Pricing
Dealers' Monthly Pricing
Pricing Mechanism
Government's Daily Pricing
The government insists on daily price revisions to reflect international market fluctuations.
Dealers' Monthly Pricing
The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) demands monthly price revisions, arguing daily changes are unworkable.
Dealers' Commission
Government's Daily Pricing
The government has not addressed the dealers' demand for an increase in commission, which has been frozen for three years.
Dealers' Monthly Pricing
Dealers argue that the frozen commission for three years is unsustainable and impacts their livelihood.
- Strike Start
- Wednesday night
- Government Representative
- Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik
- APPPOA Representative
- Vice Chairman Nauman Ali Butt
- Duration of Frozen Commission
- Three years
- Negotiation Duration
- One hour