PHOTO: REUTERSThe All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Wednesday warned of a countrywide closure of petrol pumps if urgent concerns surrounding the petroleum industry are not addressed by the government. In a letter sent to Power Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, the association’s Vice Chairman Nouman Ali Butt called for an immediate meeting to discuss the pressing issues facing petrol pump owners. "We would like to have a meeting with you at your earliest convenience to discuss and address the concerns of almost 14,000–15,000 petrol pump owners that need immediate attention," Butt said in the letter. "In case we are unheard, we would be compelled to shut down the business, which would add another fuel crisis in Pakistan." Butt urged that the concerns of petrol pump owners be taken into account in future policymaking.

Source: The Express Tribune March 25, 2026 14:11 UTC