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New Petrol Subsidy Scheme Announced
With petrol prices surging daily, the government has launched a new petrol subsidy offering Rs100 per litre relief to eligible motorcycle, rickshaw, three-wheeler, and small-car owners .
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the scheme is intended to reduce the financial pressure caused by rising fuel prices, particularly for people who rely on motorcycles, rickshaws, three-wheelers, and small cars for their daily travel and livelihoods.
Fuel prices have increased amid the ongoing Middle East crisis triggered by the US-Iran war, with disruptions to oil shipments and restricted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz adding to supply concerns.
Who Can Apply?
The subsidy is available to owners of:
- Motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis, and other two- and three-wheelers
- Cars with engine capacities up to 800cc
Monthly fuel limits:
- Motorcycle, rickshaw, and three-wheeler owners:Â Up to 20 litres per month
- Cars up to 800cc:Â Up to 30 litres per month
At the current petrol price of Rs375.82 per litre, the maximum monthly relief is Rs2,000 for two- and three-wheelers and Rs3,000 for eligible small cars.
How to Register
Eligible citizens can register through an SMS-based system developed by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication in coordination with provincial departments, NADRA, and telecom operators.
Applicants must send the required information from a SIM registered in their own name.
Registration SMS format:
- CNIC number without dashes
- Vehicle registration number without spaces or dashes
- Provincial code
- Vehicle registration date
After submitting the information, applicants will receive a confirmation message if registration is successful. The vehicle and identity information will be checked through the government’s verification system.
How to Get the Fuel Token
After completing registration, eligible applicants must obtain a fuel token before visiting a petrol station.
To request the token, send: TOK to 9771
The token should then be presented at the petrol station, where it will be verified before the subsidised petrol is provided.
When Will the Subsidy Start?
- Islamabad: From the night between Monday and Tuesday
- Rest of Pakistan, including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan: From the night between Wednesday and Thursday
Why the Subsidy?
The relief package comes as petrol prices have surged amid tensions in the Middle East and disruption to major oil supply routes. As of today, petrol costs Rs375.82 per litre, while high-speed diesel is priced at Rs403.32 per litre following the latest increase. The initiative follows an earlier government petrol subsidy programme launched in April through a mobile application .
