The District Administration of Peshawar has launched a crackdown on illegal petrol pumps, arresting owners and seizing their dispensers.
Following directives from the provincial government, district administration officers targeted the sale of smuggled petrol, sealing 21 dispensers and arresting the owners for legal action.
The illicit sale of smuggled petrol through unauthorized pumps has emerged as a profitable venture, with such dispensers scattered throughout the district.
Recently, the Petroleum Dealers and Carriage Association staged a protest against the crackdown and initiated a strike. However, following successful negotiations, the district administration agreed to address the issue of illegal petrol pumps.
Smuggled substandard petrol poses not only a threat to vehicle engines but also increases the risk of sudden accidents.
