25,000 petrol pumps to shut shop on Sundays from 14 May

CIPD supports PM's vision for reduction in fuel usage while AIPD distanced itself from such a move

A section of petroleum dealers said they would shut their retail outlets every Sunday starting May 14. Many see this as a tactic to pressure government for higher commission.

The Consortium of Indian Petroleum Dealers (CIPD) on Monday asked members to shut shop on Sundays, in line with the prime minister's vision to reduce fuel consumption. The association claims to have more than 25,000 petrol pumps covering south and Maharashtra. All India Petroleum Dealers' Association came out in the public distancing itself from the decision.

The move by CIPD comes at a time when the government is yet