Petrol prices have been rising across the world due to tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in oil supply. To ease this burden on ordinary citizens, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special relief scheme that gives eligible commuters a discount of Rs. 100 per liter on petrol.
This relief is mainly aimed at motorcycle riders, rickshaw drivers, and owners of small cars — the people who feel fuel price hikes the most in their daily lives.
1. Scheme Overview
- Direct Financial Relief: This scheme helps reduce daily travel costs for people who need it most — daily wage workers, students, delivery riders, rickshaw drivers, and small car owners.
- Transparent & Digital Process: The system automatically checks applicant details using NADRA records, mobile network data, and provincial excise records. This keeps the process honest and makes sure the relief actually reaches the people who deserve it.
2. Detailed Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the subsidy, applicants must meet the following criteria based on vehicle type and registration status:
- Motorcycles & 3-Wheelers (Rickshaws/Qingqis):
- Vehicle Registration Date: Must be registered on or after January 1, 2011.
- Ownership Condition: The vehicle does not need to be registered directly in the applicant’s name.
- Cars Up to 800cc:
- Vehicle Registration Date: Must be registered on or after January 1, 2006.
- Ownership Condition: The car must be registered in the applicant’s own name.
- Mobile SIM Requirement:
- Registration SMS must be sent from a mobile number registered under the applicant’s own CNIC.
3. Relief Quota & Savings Breakdown
Beneficiaries receive a direct Rs. 100 per liter discount at petrol stations according to their assigned quotas:
| Vehicle Category | Relief Amount | Subsidized Quota Limits | Maximum Monthly Savings |
| Motorcycles / 3-Wheelers | Rs. 100 / Liter | 5 Liters per week (7 days) / 20 Liters monthly | Rs. 2,000 / month |
| Cars Up to 800cc | Rs. 100 / Liter | 10 Liters per 10 days / 30 Liters monthly | Rs. 3,000 / month |
4. Step-by-Step Registration Process
To register, send an SMS to 9771 from your registered mobile SIM using the specified format:
SMS Format:
Plaintext
REG <CNIC> <Plate No> <Province Code> <Registration Date DDMMYYYY>
Provincial Codes:
- Islamabad: I
- Punjab: P
- Sindh: S
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK): K
- Balochistan: B
- Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): A
- Gilgit-Baltistan (GB): G
Registration Date Format:
Enter the date as DDMMYYYY (2 digits for day, 2 digits for month, 4 digits for year).
Example:
For CNIC 6110146206753, vehicle plate LEB-21-4560, Province Punjab (P), and registration date 16 May 2017:
Send REG 6110146206753 LEB-21-4560 P 16052017 to 9771.
- SMS Fee: Rs. 1.25 + Tax per request.
- You will receive a confirmation SMS once your details are verified.
5. How to Get Your Fuel Token
Once registered, request your token before heading to the petrol station:
- Open your SMS app and type TOK.
- Send the message to 9771.
- You will receive a 10-digit Token Code via SMS.
- Each token remains valid for 7 days.
6. How to Claim Your Discount at Petrol Stations
- Show the 10-digit Token SMS to the petrol pump representative.
- The representative will verify the token code in their system.
- Upon verification, the Rs. 100/liter discount will be applied directly to your fuel purchase up to your allowed quota limit.
7. Scheme Features & Transparency
- Automated Electronic Verification: Integrated with NADRA databases and Provincial Excise records to automatically verify registration details without manual intervention.
- Fair Distribution: Eliminates nepotism or fraudulent claims through biometric and SMS tokenization.
- Phased Rollout: Initiated in Islamabad first, followed by nationwide coverage across all provinces, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is High-Speed Diesel (HSD) included in this scheme?
- No, the subsidy applies exclusively to Motor Gasoline (Petrol).
- Can I use a SIM registered under someone else’s name?
- No, the SIM card must be registered against the applicant’s own CNIC.
- What happens if my token expires before I use it?
- If a token expires after 10 days, you can generate a new token by sending TOK to 9771 again.
- Are 1000cc vehicles eligible for this relief?
- No, the car category is strictly limited to vehicles with an engine capacity up to 800cc.
Helpline
The PM Special Fuel Relief Scheme offers real financial support to low- and middle-income families dealing with rising fuel prices. With an easy SMS-based registration process and automatic verification in the background, the government’s goal is simple — to make daily travel affordable for everyone.
- SMS Portal / Helpline: 9771
- informational Website: www.pmfuelrelief.pk
