The federal government has announced a special fuel subsidy scheme offering a Rs100-per-litre discount on petrol for eligible motorcycles, rickshaws, three-wheelers and small cars amid rising international oil prices and disruptions to fuel supplies.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the scheme aims to provide relief to low- and middle-income households affected by rising fuel prices.
Who Can Get the Relief?
Under the announced petrol subsidy scheme, motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi loaders and other two- and three-wheelers are eligible for up to 20 litres of subsidised petrol per month, meamwhile, cars with engines up to 800cc are eligible for up to 30 litres per month.
The facility is available only to registered users, and the vehicle must be registered in the applicant’s name.
How to Register for the Scheme
Eligible applicants can register through SMS by sending the following information to 9771:
REG [CNIC number] [Vehicle registration number] [Province code] [Registration date]
Example: REG 1234567891234 ABC1234 S 13092026
Applicants must provide a valid and active CNIC number, the correct vehicle registration number, province code and vehicle registration date.
Province Codes
- I — Islamabad
- A — Azad Jammu and Kashmir
- G — Gilgit-Baltistan
- P — Punjab
- S — Sindh
- K — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- B — Balochistan
After successful registration, applicants will receive a confirmation SMS.
How to Get the Subsidised Petrol Token
Before visiting a petrol station, registered users need to send a message “TOK” to 9771.
A token message will then be issued containing the token number, vehicle registration number, eligible petrol quantity and validity period.
The applicant can show the token at the designated petrol station to purchase petrol at the subsidised rate.
When Will the Scheme Start?
According to the information provided, the scheme will be available in Islamabad from the night between September 14 and 15, while the facility will be rolled out across Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, from midnight on September 16.
For further information, applicants can visit pmfuelrelief.pk.
