P’kula: Commuters hit as petrol pump owners go on strike

ALL PETROL pumps of Panchkula remained shut on Monday, observing a pan-state 24-hour strike to protest the centre’s move to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel prices, stating losses due to the decision.

The strike which began 6am on Monday, will continue till Tuesday 6am.

However it is not the only reason petrol pump owners of Haryana have called the strike for. “There have been long pending issues and demands that we have communicated over time to the state government but to no avail. Finding no other resolution, we had to opt for the strike,” said Sanjiv Kaila, Vice President, Panchkula OMC Dealers’ Association.