Sale of Kerosene Oil at control prices in markets ensured: Mian Humayun Parvez

Rawalpindi, October 25, 2015 (PPI-OT): In a meeting with a delegation of Paints and Chemical Manufacturers Associations at Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry president RCCI Mian Humayun Parvez urged the Government to ensure the sales of Kerosene oil at control prices in the market as other oil products i-g Petrol, Diesel, and High-octane are available at Government announced rates.

While commenting on the overcharging at kerosene oil in black markets, he said 18 to 20 rupees extra charge by sales depot and agencies at per litter kerosene oil is unjustified Whereas agents justified themselves by putting responsibilities on Pakistan State Oil stating PSO is charging per litter 8 to 10 rupees as premium. He said that though the government has decreased the prices of Kerosene Oil but common man is not benefitted as it is not available at control price.

Paint Association President Muhammad Badar Haroon said kerosene oil used in the Paints, varnishes, insecticides and cleanser chemicals manufacturing and its high prices directly affect paint manufacturing cost. At the end of the meeting President RCCI urged the government to take some positive steps to control the prices of Kerosene Oil.

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