Petroleum dealers have sought exemption from the Rs 5 merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for fuel purchases, saying the additional cost could pressure their margins. The AIPDA discussed the issue with senior Petroleum Ministry officials
The Telangana Bharat Petroleum Dealers Association (TBPDA) has clarified that there is no disruption in fuel supply across the state, dismissing rumours of a shortage. The association warned against storing fuel in plastic cans due to fire hazards.
