The district administration of Upper Dir has sealed 13 petrol pumps and 19 gas stores and agencies for overcharging consumers in violation of government-fixed rates, following special instructions from Deputy Commissioner Dilnawaz Khan Wazir.
According to details, the action was taken after receiving strong public complaints that several petrol pumps were charging Rs12 per litre above the official price instead of passing on the relief from successive reductions in petrol prices announced by the government.
On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Dilnawaz Khan Wazir, inspection teams comprising Assistant Commissioners and Tehsildars were formed under the supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sadiq Ali to monitor petrol prices, fuel quality and dispensing measurements across different markets and areas of the district.
During the inspections, ADC Dr. Sadiq Ali sealed 13 petrol pumps and 19 gas stores and agencies in Akhagram Bazaar, Wari and Sahib Abad Bazaar of Tehsil Wari for violating government-approved rates.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sadiq Ali, Assistant Commissioner Wari Dr. Fawad Ahmad Khan and Additional Assistant Commissioner Wari Inamullah Khan Marwat also inspected petrol pumps, gas cylinder dealers, hotels, bakeries and butcher shops in Sahib Abad, Akhagram and Wari bazaars.
The inspection teams reviewed government-fixed prices, food quality, cleanliness, weights and measurements, and safety arrangements. Legal action was also taken against other businesses found violating official regulations.
Speaking about the enforcement measures, ADC Dr. Sadiq Ali said that no one would be allowed to exploit consumers through overcharging and that the administration would ensure compliance with government-fixed prices.
The district administration has clarified that inspections, price monitoring and legal action will continue to ensure the availability of essential commodities at officially notified rates, protect consumer rights and enforce relevant laws.
The action has drawn appreciation from local citizens, who have praised Deputy Commissioner Dilnawaz Khan Wazir and the district administration for taking measures against overcharging.