INP-WealthPk

Freight fares up, after oil tankers associations threaten strike

November 11, 2017

ISLAMABAD: Nov 11 (INP) The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Saturday raised the freight fares for oil tankers by 64% after the All Pakistan Oil Tankers Association (APOTA) threatened to go on a strike. Transportation fares for oil tankers taking the short route have been increased by Rs141 to Rs360.62, a notification issued by the authority said. Fares for the long route have been increased by 20%. After the OGRA notification, Oil tankers association called off strike. INP/AH