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Madhya Pradesh Petrol Pumps Protest MDR Charge on UPI Payments Over Rs 2,000
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 03:46 AM
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Petrol pump operators in Madhya Pradesh have objected to the merchant discount rate charged on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, demanding that customers pay in cash instead.
Petrol pump owners across Madhya Pradesh have expressed their opposition to the merchant discount rate (MDR) that is applied on UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000. They argue that the additional cost reduces their already thin margins and makes digital payments less viable for their business.
The operators say that, to avoid the MDR charge, they prefer customers to settle bills in cash. They have urged payment platforms and concerned authorities to either waive the fee for such transactions or allow cash payments as a default option for fuel purchases.
The issue was brought into focus by a report from India Today, which highlighted the stance of the petrol pump community in the state. The operators are now seeking a resolution that would relieve them of the financial burden posed by the MDR on higher-value UPI transactions.
The operators say that, to avoid the MDR charge, they prefer customers to settle bills in cash. They have urged payment platforms and concerned authorities to either waive the fee for such transactions or allow cash payments as a default option for fuel purchases.
The issue was brought into focus by a report from India Today, which highlighted the stance of the petrol pump community in the state. The operators are now seeking a resolution that would relieve them of the financial burden posed by the MDR on higher-value UPI transactions.