Prime Minister Launches Special Petrol Relief Scheme: Save Rs100 Per Litre on Fuel

In response to surging international crude oil prices caused by escalating Middle East tensions, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially introduced a targeted petrol relief package. Under this national initiative, low-income commuters, small vehicle owners, and commercial transport drivers will receive a direct discount of Rs100 per litre on their monthly fuel consumption.

This government-backed subsidy aims to shield vulnerable citizens from severe inflationary pressures. Rather than providing blanket price cuts that benefit high-income vehicle owners, the scheme focuses strictly on two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and small family cars.

Who Is Eligible and What Are the Monthly Fuel Quotas?

The scheme categorizes beneficiaries based on vehicle engine capacity and sets clear monthly usage caps to ensure fair distribution:

• Motorcycles, Rickshaws, and Qingqi Rickshaws: Eligible users will receive the Rs100 per litre discount on up to 20 litres of petrol per month (providing a total monthly savings of up to Rs2,000).

• Small Cars (Up to 800cc): Eligible owners of small engine vehicles (such as Suzuki Alto, Mehran, or similar models up to 800cc) can claim the Rs100 per litre discount on up to 30 litres of petrol per month (yielding up to Rs3,000 in monthly savings).
  
  

Phase-by-Phase Nationwide Rollout Timeline

The Federal Government, in collaboration with provincial excise departments, NADRA, and telecom operators, has established a phased rollout strategy:

1. Phase 1 (Islamabad Capital Territory): The scheme went live during the night between Monday, September 14, and Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

2. Phase 2 (Nationwide Rollout): Fuel stations across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) will activate the system starting the night between Wednesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 17, 2026.
   
   

Step-by-Step Registration Process via SMS (9771)

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has developed an automated digital system with NADRA to make registration simple and secure.

Step 1: Send Registration Details via SMS
• Open your SMS app on a mobile number registered under your own CNIC.
• Type: REG [CNIC Number] [Vehicle Plate Number] [Province Code] [Registration Date]
• Send this message to 9771.
(Example: REG 3520112345671 LEA1234 PB 15082022)

Step 2: Receive Verification Confirmation
• The automated system will cross-check your details with provincial excise records and NADRA.
• Once approved, you will receive an SMS confirming your eligibility.

Step 3: Generate Fuel Token (TOK) Before Pump Visit
• Before refueling at any authorized petrol pump, send the word "TOK" to 9771 from your registered phone.
• You will receive a unique digital token code on your phone.

Step 4: Claim Your Discounted Petrol
• Show the received token code to the fuel pump staff at the station.
• Once verified, the pump staff will fill your tank with petrol at the Rs100/litre discounted rate up to your remaining quota.

Context: Why the Relief Scheme Was Necessary

Global energy markets faced sharp volatility due to conflicts disrupting key shipping lanes in the Middle East, leading petrol prices in Pakistan to cross Rs375 per litre.

To soften this economic shock, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the government would not leave everyday citizens to navigate this financial crisis alone. By leveraging real-time excise data and telecom connectivity, this initiative targets relief directly to working-class families who rely on small transport for their daily livelihoods.

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