Petrol pumps that refuse to provide subsidised fuel to eligible Pakistanis could soon lose their operating licences. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered strict action against outlets failing to facilitate registered beneficiaries under the government’s fuel relief programme.
The prime minister issued the directive on Thursday while chairing a meeting in Islamabad to review the programme’s progress.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz expressed satisfaction with the scheme’s implementation and transparency. However, he made it clear that petrol pumps must ensure eligible citizens receive their promised relief.
Over 15 Million Pakistanis Register for Fuel Relief
Officials informed the meeting that 15,519,282 citizens had registered under the programme.
The registrations included approximately 15.06 million motorcycle owners and 449,000 owners of vehicles with engine capacities of up to 800cc.
The government has also issued more than 63.1 million fuel tokens. Of these, approximately 59.4 million have already been used. Furthermore, payments worth Rs28.6 billion had been disbursed under the scheme by November 4, 2026.
Shehbaz said simplified registration and subsidy distribution procedures had encouraged more deserving citizens to join the programme.
How Much Fuel Subsidy Can Citizens Receive?
The relief programme targets motorcycle riders, rickshaw users and owners of smaller vehicles. Under the existing arrangement, motorcycle and three-wheeler owners receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre on a monthly quota of 20 litres.
Meanwhile, owners of vehicles with engine capacities of up to 800cc qualify for the same per-litre subsidy on a monthly quota of 30 litres.
The government introduced the initiative to reduce the financial burden of rising fuel prices on lower-income households.
Dedicated Helplines Established for Complaints
The meeting was also informed that separate call centres had been established for consumers and petrol pump operators. These centres will provide programme-related information and address complaints from both sides.
The prime minister appreciated Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima, Federal Secretary Zarar Hashim Khan and their teams for developing the monitoring and digital dashboard system.
He said the technology-driven programme could serve as a model for future public welfare initiatives.
The latest directive signals that petrol pumps must cooperate with the subsidy programme or risk losing their licences.
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