The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association and the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association issued a final warning on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, threatening a nationwide shutdown if profit margins are not immediately increased. During a press conference in Islamabad, industry leaders demanded a commission revision to 8% of the invoice price, arguing that the current fixed profit of Rs8 per litre is insufficient to cover skyrocketing operational costs. Retailers noted that they are currently operating on a margin of less than 2%, which is further eroded by bank transaction fees on corporate fuel cards.
The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association and Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association demanded a margin revision to 8pc of the invoice price, arguing that the current fixed profit of Rs8 per litre was insufficient to cover rising operational costs.https://t.co/KiqGMRiSol
— Dawn Business (@dawn_business) April 7, 2026
Industry leaders highlighted that the cost of doing business has reached unprecedented levels following the massive price hikes triggered by the regional conflict. The situation is exacerbated by the influx of smuggled Iranian fuel, which is reportedly being sold in Balochistan for as low as Rs280 per litre, severely undermining the legal supply chain. Despite a recent reduction in the petroleum levy by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which brought petrol to Rs378 per litre, dealers insist on a guaranteed minimum margin and a flexible adjustment mechanism. Stakeholders are scheduled to meet in Karachi next week to finalize a strike schedule if the government fails to address these grievances, potentially paralyzing national transport during this critical energy crisis.
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