Punjab Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has urged the State Government that not only petroleum dealers are facing financial losses, but the government is also losing revenue due to the oil-based low-grade product being sold illegally through mobile vans in the market in the name of biodiesel. The PPDA made this appeal during their Executive Meeting held in Chandigarh today.
Association President Sandeep Sehgal said that due to the availability of this form of fuel at less price than diesel, most of the vehicles have shifted to this biodiesel. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have also registered a massive cut in the sale of High-Speed Diesel (HPD). Mr Sehgal said that the service of delivering fuel door-to-door had been started which has given a massive blow to their fraternity.
According to OMCs, this service is valid for those heavy machines or vehicles which cannot reach the petrol pump. But, it is being seen that government and OMC orders are being flouted openly and their access is being extended to motorable, passenger and agricultural vehicles, which is directly causing loss to the petrol pump owners. The association demanded that the government should take action against the non-licensed persons or establishments, who illegally buy diesel from mobile vans. The association also expressed its concern over the higher VAT rate in Punjab as compared to Chandigarh.
Association’s General Secretary Rajesh Kumar said that about 1,000 petrol pumps of Punjab adjoining Chandigarh and other states are on the verge of closure.
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