Assam: NEIPDA-GGU calls off 48 hours petrol pump shut down in Guwahati
- Oct 21, 2021,
- Updated Oct 21, 2021, 12:21 AM IST
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Petroleum Dealers’ Association on Thursday called off the proposed 48-hours shut down of petrol pumps in the city from October 22 to October 24.
The Northeast India Petroleum Dealers Association, Greater Gauhati Unite (NEIPDA-GGU) on Wednesday called for 48-hour petrol pump closure in Guwahati.
An official letter written by NEIPDA-GGU read, “We write to you to bring to your notice once again regarding the arbitrary and high handed action of the OMCs and the repercussion it has had on the Petroleum trade. We had approached you on several previous occasions placing our grievances before you and you have not only accommodated us very kindly but you have also Caused the OMCs to give undertakings to resolve those Issues.
It further read, “We regret to Inform you that despite such undertakings the OMCs have continued to indulge in such activity which are detrimental to our business.”
Meanwhile, prices of petrol and diesel is witnessing huge surge in the country. The price of the fuel is inclusive of excise duty, value-added tax (VAT), and dealer commission.