Petrol pump, tank lorry owners call strike on May 25

Petrol pump and tank lorry owners announced a nationwide 8-hour strike on May 25, from 6 am to 2 pm, demanding an increase in fuel sales commission to a minimum of 7 per cent along with nine other demands, reports UNB.

Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tank Lorry Owners Unity Council, a representative body of the owners, called the strike from a press conference at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Sunday.

Syed Sazzadul Karim Kabul, Joint Convener of the council, made the announcement, saying that during the strike, all kinds of fuel extraction from depots, transportation, and sales at filling stations across the country will remain suspended.

Convener of the organisation Mohammad Nazmul Haque, Joint Conveners Mizanur Rahman Ratan and Zubayer Ahmed Chowdhury, among others, were present.

In a written statement, Kabul said: "According to the last government notification on September 26, 2023, dealers receive a 5% commission on petrol and octane and 3% on diesel.

Announcing the protest, Kabul said: "As a last attempt, based on a unanimous decision made at a meeting of traders and association leaders on May 10, we urge the government to meet our demands by May 24."