Pakistan Announces Petrol Subsidy Scheme for Motorcycles and Small Cars

The government has announced a new petrol subsidy programme to provide relief to citizens facing the impact of rising fuel prices. Under the scheme, motorcycles, rickshaws and cars with engine capacity below 800cc will receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre.

Federal ministers Shiza Fatima, Ali Pervaiz Malik and Attaullah Tarar announced details of the programme at a press conference. According to the government, owners of cars below 800cc will receive the subsidy on up to 30 litres of petrol, while motorcycle and rickshaw owners will be eligible for the subsidy on up to 20 litres.

The government has also set age limits for vehicles eligible for the scheme. Motorcycles older than 15 years and cars older than 20 years will not qualify for the subsidy.

The programme is initially being launched in Islamabad, where the facility will be available at around 150 petrol stations. The government plans to expand the system across the country after the initial rollout.

How to Register for the Petrol Subsidy

Federal Minister Shiza Fatima said eligible citizens will first have to register for the programme by sending an SMS to 9771. The message will require the applicant’s CNIC number, vehicle registration number, the first letter of the province and the vehicle registration date.

Once registered, applicants will have to send “TOK” to 9771 when they want to purchase subsidised petrol. They will then receive a token that can be presented at a participating petrol station to receive the fuel at a reduced price.

Under the scheme, motorcycle owners can receive a maximum monthly relief of Rs2,000 on 20 litres, while eligible small-car owners can receive up to Rs3,000 in relief on 30 litres.

The government has also warned citizens about possible fraud. Officials said the government would never ask citizens for their token number or other sensitive information through phone calls, WhatsApp or unofficial messages.

Ali Pervaiz Malik said the subsidy programme was designed to protect lower-income citizens from the impact of rising international fuel prices. He said the government was working to provide targeted relief while ensuring that public resources were used responsibly.

The government has said the subsidy system will be monitored to ensure transparency. After its initial launch in Islamabad, the programme is expected to be expanded to other parts of the country.