ATTOCK: The CNG stations are closed for third consecutive day today in Potohar region from Attock to Jhelum, posing serious problems for commuters and motorists, Geo News reported Saturday.
The government announced to keep 597 CNG stations closed on 29 and 30 October in Potohar Region owing to the suspension of gas supply.
The CNG Association went on strike on October 28 one day before this schedule against this step.
Besides Potohar region, the CNG pumps remained closed for a total of three days in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, causing people to switch to costlier fuel petrol after their CNG gas was used up.
Also, the taxi drivers reved up their fares with thin public transport available on roads, posing problems for commuters.
According to a previous announcement, the CNG stations would be opened on Sunday morning.