Petroleum dealers have announced an indefinite nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps from August 15 after issuing the government a 72-hour ultimatum. The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association announced the decision on Tuesday following a meeting of dealers from across the country. Read more: Petrol price increased as diesel gets slight reliefAssociation Chairman Malik Khuda Baksh said dealers would stop operating pumps if their demands remained unresolved. Read more: Petrol costs Rs130 more than base price, data showsThe petroleum dealers had previously postponed a planned nationwide shutdown on July 22 following assurances from Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik. It has warned that petrol pumps will remain closed indefinitely from August 15 unless the government accepts its demands.