Fuel retailers unable to operate profitably under government-imposed pricing formulas

Petrol pump owners across Pakistan face unsustainable margins due to government price controls that don't account for their operational costs and market fluctuations. When pricing formulas squeeze profits below viability, retailers have no recourse except to shut down operations entirely, creating supply disruptions and forcing consumers to travel further for fuel. Current regulatory frameworks lack flexibility mechanisms for retailers to adjust to real-time cost pressures.