BENGALURU: From May 14, about 3,000 filling stations across the state will remain closed on all Sundays. And from May 15, they will work for only one shift between 9 am and 6 am. On May 10, protesting petrol dealers are likely to observe ‘No Purchase Day’ against the lack of hike in dealer’s commission and the long-pending demand for a six-day work schedule.
The protest is backed by Consortium of Indian Petroleum Dealers (CIPD). However, Karnataka State Federation of Petroleum Dealers, which is the representative registered body of 23 districts of Karnataka, is not supporting this agitation.
“There are several other ways to get our demands met. . At All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) meeting held in New Delhi on May 6, it was unanimously decided that we should not resort to such protests,” said H S Manjappa, president of Karnataka State Federation of Petroleum Dealers.
“Reason given for the protest is also ridiculous. Prime Minister has only asked to save fuel and he never suggested closure of filling stations,” he added.