Petrol pump strike: Petrol pump operators in Rajasthan have once again announced that they will go on strike.
The Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association (RPDA) has warned in a letter that petrol pumps will remain closed in 13 districts, including Jaipur, on March 10. Therefore, people are advised to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
Rajasthan Petrol Pump Strike
The Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association is requesting a VAT reduction. According to a letter announcing a walkout, petrol stations in 13 districts, including Jaipur, will stay closed on March 10. Additionally, the pump operators have said that they will not provide petroleum supplies to the district or police administration on credit at this period.
These districts are experiencing an impact.
Even after 90 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment, VAT on fuel and diesel has not been decreased,’ the letter states. In protest of this betrayal of trust, our fellow dealers and the Rajasthani people as a whole will close gas stations starting on March 10, 2024. Districts including Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Dausa, Sikar, Jaipur, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Sirohi, Churu, Jalore, Barmer, and Jaisalmer will be affected. The pump operators will not lend any money to the police or district government on March 11, 2024. Additionally, no loaned petroleum products shall be utilized in election-related cars. Additionally, a protest against the commitment will be made by erecting.
State President of Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association (Jaipur), Dr Rajendra Singh Bhati, issued a letter and wrote, ’56 per cent of petrol pumps in Rajasthan are on the verge of closure. However, no hearing is still being made on our demands. Even time to meet the Chief Minister of the state needs to be given. Why so? BJP’s guarantee of reducing VAT on diesel/petrol remained in vain. Today, the government needs more time to listen to our demands. What could be a bigger irony than this? Now, we will also have to open a front of protest against the government.
