The government successfully divided the All Pakistan Petroleum Pump Owners Association (APPPOA), persuading one group to postpone a nationwide strike for two weeks.However, the association's chairman and vice chairman rejected the talks, announcing an indefinite strike.Petrol pump owners demand higher margins (from Rs8.64 to Rs25 per litre) and an end to supply quotas.The government promised to review daily fuel pricing after a two-week trial and consult on dealers' margins.While some members deferred the strike, others insisted negotiations failed, leading to conflicting decisions within the association.

The Petroleum Minister emphasized the need for a transparent pricing system and rejected the demand for a threefold increase in margins, citing inflationary pressures.The Pakistan Business Forum opposed daily fuel pricing, warning of economic disruption.This dispute highlights tensions between fuel pricing policies, business interests, and public welfare.