Current status (October 2026): ONGOING. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on October 10, 2026 that the fuel subsidy scheme will continue for the benefit of low-income citizens, with direct beneficiaries having crossed 10 million.
What Is the PM Fuel Relief Scheme?
The Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme (also called the Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme) was launched on September 15, 2026 amid rising global oil prices and pressure on living standards. It provides targeted fuel relief to vulnerable citizens — mainly two- and three-wheeler owners and small-car owners — through a digital, transparent mechanism instead of queues and paperwork.
The Prime Minister has called it an example of effective coordination between the federal and provincial governments, with the Ministries of IT & Telecom, Information, Petroleum Division, OGRA, the State Bank, NADRA, and telecom operators all involved in delivery.
Who Is Eligible?
- Owners of motorcycles (around 96% of beneficiaries).
- Owners of rickshaws and Qingqi three-wheelers.
- Owners of cars up to 800cc engine capacity.
- For two- and three-wheelers, vehicles up to 20 years old are eligible (extended after public feedback).
- Registration must go through the official digital verification system.
How Much Relief Do You Get?
- Motorcycles, rickshaws & Qingqi: weekly fuel relief — reports cite Rs500 per week, and monthly relief of Rs2,000 has also been reported for these categories.
- Cars up to 800cc: Rs100 per litre relief on up to 10 litres every 10 days, bringing fuel costs closer to pre-crisis levels.
- Relief is delivered as digital fuel tokens redeemable at participating petrol pumps.
- Rs75 billion has been allocated for the scheme.
How Registration Works
Registration is fully digital:
- SMS to 9771 — made free so no one pays to register.
- Digital verification through the system built by the Ministry of IT & Telecom, cross-checked with NADRA and telecom data.
- The five-litre minimum purchase requirement was removed after public feedback.
- Vouchers/tokens are issued to verified beneficiaries — over 10.198 million vouchers issued as of October 2026.
How to Use Your Fuel Tokens
- Visit any participating petrol pump — the scheme covers 129 districts and all petrol pumps are facilitating beneficiaries.
- Present your issued tokens/vouchers when purchasing fuel to get the subsidized price.
- Track usage digitally; every transaction is recorded in the central system.
Scheme in Numbers (October 2026)
- 10.88 million+ citizens registered
- 10.198 million vouchers issued
- 27 million tokens issued; 19.4 million used
- ~50 million people benefiting directly or indirectly (including family members)
Important Warnings
- Register only through official government numbers and announcements — beware of fake SMS messages.
- No agent or official is allowed to demand money for registration or tokens. Report any such demand.
- The government has said the database built for this scheme will also be used to assist citizens in future relief efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the fuel subsidy?
Owners of motorcycles, rickshaws/Qingqi, and cars with engine capacity up to 800cc. Around 96% of beneficiaries are motorcyclists. For two- and three-wheelers, eligibility was extended to vehicles up to 20 years old after public feedback.
How do I register for the scheme?
Registration is done through the official digital system developed by the Ministry of IT & Telecom. SMS registration to 9771 was made free. Use only official government numbers and announcements.
How much relief will I get?
Motorcycle, rickshaw and Qingqi users receive weekly fuel relief (reports cite Rs500 per week, and monthly relief of Rs2,000 has also been reported for these categories). Owners of cars up to 800cc receive Rs100 per litre relief on up to 10 litres every 10 days.
Where can I use the fuel tokens?
The scheme covers 129 districts, and all petrol pumps are facilitating beneficiaries. Relief is delivered through digital fuel tokens — you purchase fuel at subsidized prices using the tokens issued to you.
How is transparency ensured?
Registration and verification are fully digital, built with NADRA, OGRA, the State Bank, and telecom operators. As of October 2026, over 10.88 million citizens had registered, 27 million tokens were issued, and 19.4 million tokens were used — all tracked through a central system.
Disclaimer: This is an informational page only and is not the official portal of the government. Always verify details through official government announcements.
