Desk Report : The government has increased the commission rates on fuel sales for petrol pump owners.

The Ministry of Power Energy and Mineral Resources published a notification in this regard on Tuesday (September 26).

According to the gazette notification, the commission on sale of octane has been increased from 4 per cent to 4.28 per cent. Petrol has been increased from 3 per cent to 4.34 per cent and diesel from 2 per cent to 2.85 per cent.

Earlier on September 3, the petrol pump owners around the country had called an indefinite strike to press home their three-point demands, including 7.5 per cent increase in commission on the sale of fuel oil. Later, they called off the strike following assurance from the government.