Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a new fuel relief package aimed at helping motorcycle riders, rickshaw drivers, Qingqi owners, and people using small vehicles of up to 800cc as fuel prices continue to climb.
The initiative comes amid a sharp rise in global oil prices triggered by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted key energy supply routes and increased fuel costs worldwide.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, eligible vehicle owners will receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre under the special relief programme. The government says the measure is intended to reduce the financial burden on lower- and middle-income commuters who are most affected by rising fuel expenses.
Under the scheme, motorcycle, rickshaw, and Qingqi users will receive the subsidy on up to 20 litres of fuel per month, while owners of vehicles with engine capacities of up to 800cc will be eligible for the same relief on 30 litres per month.
The programme is set to begin in Islamabad from September 15, while residents of other parts of the country, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, will start receiving the benefit from September 17.
Registration for the scheme has already opened, and authorities say the registration process and eligibility details will be shared through a public awareness campaign. The government has also thanked provincial administrations for assisting in the collection of vehicle data needed to implement the programme.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said the package is designed to support the segment of society most affected by fuel price increases. He explained that registered users will receive a token that can be used at participating petrol pumps to purchase fuel at the subsidized rate.
The relief package comes as petrol and diesel prices remain at historically high levels. Following the latest revision, petrol is priced at Rs375.82 per litre, while high-speed diesel stands at Rs403.32 per litre.
Global energy markets have faced continued volatility due to conflicts in the Middle East, disruptions to major shipping routes, and concerns over oil supply. These developments have contributed to rising fuel costs in many countries, including Pakistan.
Officials say the new subsidy programme is intended to provide immediate relief to millions of daily commuters who rely on motorcycles, rickshaws, and small vehicles for transportation and work.
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