Government of Pakistan has introduced a special ‘Fuel Relief Scheme 2026’ to reduce the impact of rising petrol prices, aiming to support individuals who rely on motorcycles, rickshaws, Ching-chi vehicles, and small cars.
Under this scheme, eligible owners of motorcycles and three-wheelers can receive Rs 100 relief per liter on up to 20 liters of petrol per month. Similarly, owners of cars with an engine capacity of up to 800cc are eligible for a relief of Rs 100 per liter on up to 30 liters of petrol monthly.
The maximum monthly relief for eligible motorcycles and three-wheelers amounts to Rs. 2,000, while for eligible cars, it can reach up to Rs. 3,000.
How much petrol relief will you get?
The amount depends on the type of vehicle.
| Vehicle category | Monthly petrol quota | Relief per litre | Maximum monthly relief |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles | 20 litres | Rs 100 | Rs 2,000 |
| Rickshaws | 20 litres | Rs 100 | Rs 2,000 |
| Qingqi vehicles | 20 litres | Rs 100 | Rs 2,000 |
| Other eligible two and three wheelers | 20 litres | Rs 100 | Rs 2,000 |
| Cars up to 800cc | 30 litres | Rs 100 | Rs 3,000 |
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has confirmed that motorcycles and three wheelers will receive the relief on 20 litres per month, while cars with engines up to 800cc will receive it on 30 litres per month.
For example, if a motorcycle owner uses the complete 20 litre monthly quota, the total relief would be:
20 × Rs 100 = Rs 2,000
For an eligible 800cc car:
30 × Rs 100 = Rs 3,000
These amounts represent the maximum relief within the monthly quota. They aren’t separate cash payments.
Who is eligible for the Rs 100 petrol relief?
The scheme is intended for users of smaller petrol vehicles.
The officially announced categories include:
- Motorcycles
- Rickshaws
- Qingqi and motorcycle rickshaws
- Other eligible two wheelers
- Other eligible three wheelers
- Cars with engine capacity of up to 800cc
The government is using vehicle and identity information for verification. The mobile number used for registration must be linked with the applicant’s CNIC, while the vehicle information is checked against the relevant registration records.
Is the Fuel Scheme available for all cars?
No.
The announced scheme specifically covers cars with engine capacity of 800cc or less.
A car with an engine larger than 800cc does not fall within the announced small car category.
The monthly quota for eligible cars is also different from motorcycles and three wheelers. Eligible cars can receive the Rs 100 per litre relief on up to 30 litres per month.
Is the subsidy available on diesel?
The announced relief is for petrol.
The scheme doesn’t provide the Rs 100 per litre relief on high speed diesel. The vehicle categories and quotas announced by the government are specifically described in terms of petrol relief.
How to register for the Fuel Relief Scheme 2026?
The registration process has been designed around SMS rather than requiring applicants to visit a government office.
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has confirmed that registration is available nationwide through the 9771 SMS service.
Applicants need four main pieces of vehicle information along with their CNIC:
- CNIC number
- Vehicle registration number
- First letter of the province where the vehicle is registered
- Vehicle registration date
The registration date should be entered in the required date format.
SMS format for registration
Send the following format to 9771:
REG CNIC VehicleNumber ProvinceCode RegistrationDate
For a Punjab registered vehicle, the province code is P.
For example, the format would look like this:
REG 3520212345671 ABC123 P 15082022
The example above is only to explain the format. Applicants should enter their own CNIC, vehicle number and actual registration date.
The government has specifically advised users to complete registration from their own mobile number because the system checks whether the mobile number is registered against the same CNIC.
Province codes for 9771 registration
Applicants need to provide the first letter of the relevant province or territory.
| Province or territory | Code |
|---|---|
| Punjab | P |
| Sindh | S |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | K |
| Balochistan | B |
| Islamabad Capital Territory | I |
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir | A |
| Gilgit Baltistan | G |
The province code matters because vehicle registration data is maintained by the relevant provincial or territorial authorities.
What happens after sending the registration SMS?
After the registration information is submitted, the system checks the applicant’s details.
One important verification checks whether the mobile number is registered against the same CNIC provided in the registration request.
The vehicle information is also checked against the relevant Excise Department record. This includes the vehicle registration number, province and registration date.
If the information matches the government records and the applicant falls within an eligible category, the person can use the fuel token system once it becomes available in their area.
How to get the petrol relief token?
Registration and getting discounted petrol are two separate steps.
After completing registration, an eligible person needs to generate a fuel token before purchasing subsidized petrol.
The government has instructed registered beneficiaries to send:
TOK
to 9771.
The system then sends a fuel relief token to the registered mobile number. The token is presented at the participating fuel station for verification.
This means you shouldn’t simply go to a petrol pump after registration and expect the discount to be applied automatically. The token needs to be generated before refueling.
How much fuel does one token cover?
The token size depends on the vehicle category.
For motorcycles and three wheelers, one token covers 5 litres of petrol.
For eligible cars up to 800cc, one token covers 10 litres.
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication says a two or three wheeler token carries Rs 500 in relief, while an eligible car token carries Rs 1,000 in relief.
This works as follows:
Motorcycle or three wheeler
5 litres × Rs 100 = Rs 500 relief per token
Eligible car up to 800cc
10 litres × Rs 100 = Rs 1,000 relief per token
How long is the fuel token valid?
The token has a limited validity period.
According to the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, the token for motorcycles and three wheelers is valid for 7 days.
The token for eligible cars is valid for 10 days.
Applicants should therefore generate a token when they actually need to purchase petrol rather than generating one unnecessarily far in advance.
When will the Fuel Relief Scheme start?
The rollout is being carried out in phases.
The government announced that token generation and redemption would begin in Islamabad Capital Territory during the night between September 14 and 15, 2026.
The facility will then be extended nationwide, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan, during the night between September 16 and 17, 2026.
Importantly, registration has already been opened nationwide. The actual use of the fuel token is being phased in according to the rollout schedule.
Is registration one time only?
Yes.
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication says registration for the scheme is one time only.
After registration and verification, eligible citizens can use the token system for their applicable monthly fuel quota.
Applicants shouldn’t repeatedly send registration requests unless the government specifically instructs them to do so.
What information is checked during verification?
The government has described two main verification checks.
The first is the applicant’s mobile number and CNIC. The mobile number must be registered against the same CNIC used in the application.
The second check relates to the vehicle. The system verifies the registration number, province and registration date through the relevant Excise Department records.
This is why entering correct vehicle information is important.
If the registration number or registration date doesn’t match the official vehicle record, the verification may not be successful.
Can someone register another person’s vehicle?
The registration system is designed to link the applicant’s identity with the vehicle information and mobile number.
The government has specifically said that the mobile number used for registration must correspond with the applicant’s CNIC. Vehicle information is also checked against official registration data.
For this reason, applicants should use their own CNIC and their own registered mobile number and provide accurate vehicle information.
What should you keep ready before registration?
Before sending the SMS to 9771, keep the following information available:
Valid CNIC
You need your correct CNIC number.
Mobile SIM
Use a mobile number registered against your own CNIC.
Vehicle registration number
Enter the registration number exactly as it appears in the official vehicle record.
Province code
Use the correct letter for the province or territory where the vehicle is registered.
Vehicle registration date
Use the actual registration date from your vehicle documents.
Having these details ready reduces the chance of making a mistake in the SMS.
What if the vehicle number is correct but the registration date is wrong?
The registration date is part of the verification information.
The government has included the vehicle registration date because the same registration number may exist in different provincial systems. The province code and registration date therefore help the system identify the correct vehicle record.
If you’re unsure about the date, check your vehicle registration documents before sending the SMS.
Does the government give Rs 100 cash per litre?
No.
The Rs 100 is a fuel price relief per eligible litre, not a separate Rs 100 cash payment.
For example, if an eligible motorcycle user receives a 5 litre token, the relief attached to that token is Rs 500.
The relief is applied when the eligible fuel is purchased through the scheme’s token system.
Is the petrol completely free?
No.
The scheme doesn’t provide free petrol.
It provides Rs 100 relief per litre within the applicable monthly quota.
The beneficiary still pays the remaining petrol price after the eligible relief is applied.
The government has introduced the program as targeted relief rather than a full fuel payment scheme.
Can the full monthly quota be used at once?
The government has divided the relief into fuel tokens.
Motorcycle and three wheeler users receive 5 litre tokens, while eligible cars receive 10 litre tokens.
Therefore, the monthly quota is not structured as one large token for the entire amount.
For example, a motorcycle user with a 20 litre monthly quota can receive four 5 litre tokens during the month, subject to the scheme’s rules and available quota.
How much can a motorcycle owner save?
A qualifying motorcycle user can receive Rs 100 relief on up to 20 litres per month.
If the full quota is used:
20 litres × Rs 100 = Rs 2,000
So the maximum monthly fuel relief for an eligible motorcycle user is Rs 2,000.
How much can an 800cc car owner save?
An eligible car with an engine capacity of up to 800cc can receive Rs 100 relief on up to 30 litres of petrol each month.
The maximum monthly relief is therefore:
30 litres × Rs 100 = Rs 3,000
Again, this is the maximum relief within the announced monthly quota. It isn’t a Rs 3,000 cash payment.
What if you don’t use the complete monthly quota?
The official Ministry announcement confirms the monthly quota and token system, but it does not state in the cited announcement that unused litres automatically carry forward to the following month.
For that reason, applicants should not assume that unused fuel quota will be transferred to the next month unless the government specifically confirms a rollover facility.
Is this a Punjab Government scheme?
No.
This particular Fuel Relief Scheme is a federal Government of Pakistan initiative, announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and implemented through a nationwide digital registration and verification system.
It is therefore different from the earlier Punjab specific petrol relief initiatives that were discussed in April 2026. The current September 2026 program is being rolled out across Pakistan, including AJK and Gilgit Baltistan.
Is the scheme available in Punjab?
Yes.
Punjab is included in the nationwide rollout.
The SMS registration system uses P as the province code for Punjab registered vehicles. The vehicle information is verified through the relevant registration records.
Important warning for applicants
Because the scheme involves CNIC and vehicle information, applicants should be careful about unofficial websites and social media links.
The registration process announced by the government uses the 9771 SMS service.
Do not share your ATM PIN, internet banking password, mobile wallet PIN or OTP with anyone claiming to process your fuel subsidy.
A government scheme does not require you to give an unknown person control of your bank or mobile wallet account.
What to do if your registration fails?
If the registration information doesn’t match the government records, first check the information you entered.
Make sure:
- Your CNIC number is correct.
- The SIM is registered against your CNIC.
- The vehicle registration number is correct.
- The correct province code has been used.
- The vehicle registration date is accurate.
- Your vehicle falls within an eligible category.
If the information is correct but the vehicle record cannot be verified, the issue may need to be resolved through the relevant vehicle registration authority.
Fuel Relief Scheme 2026 at a glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Special Fuel Relief Scheme |
| Announced by | Government of Pakistan |
| Relief | Rs 100 per litre |
| Motorcycles | Up to 20 litres monthly |
| Rickshaws and Qingqi | Up to 20 litres monthly |
| Other eligible 2 and 3 wheelers | Up to 20 litres monthly |
| Cars | Up to 800cc |
| Small car quota | Up to 30 litres monthly |
| Maximum bike or three wheeler relief | Rs 2,000 monthly |
| Maximum 800cc car relief | Rs 3,000 monthly |
| Registration method | SMS |
| Registration number | 9771 |
| Registration keyword | REG |
| Fuel token keyword | TOK |
| Motorcycle token | 5 litres |
| Car token | 10 litres |
| Motorcycle token validity | 7 days |
| Car token validity | 10 days |
| Registration | One time |
| Nationwide token rollout | September 16 to 17, 2026 |
The figures above are based on the latest Ministry of IT and Telecommunication announcement and the Prime Minister’s official scheme announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fuel Relief Scheme 2026?
It is a federal petrol relief program providing Rs 100 per litre relief to eligible users of motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi vehicles, other eligible two and three wheelers, and cars with engines up to 800cc.
How much petrol relief is available for motorcycles?
Eligible motorcycles can receive Rs 100 relief per litre on up to 20 litres of petrol per month, giving a maximum monthly relief of Rs 2,000.
How much relief is available for 800cc cars?
Eligible cars with engine capacity of up to 800cc can receive Rs 100 relief per litre on up to 30 litres per month, giving a maximum monthly relief of Rs 3,000.
What is the registration number for the petrol subsidy?
The official SMS service is 9771.
What SMS should I send for registration?
Send your registration information in this format:
REG CNIC VehicleNumber ProvinceCode RegistrationDate
The message should be sent to 9771.
What is the Punjab province code?
The province code for Punjab is P.
How do I get the fuel token?
After registration, send TOK to 9771 to generate the fuel relief token before visiting the fuel station.
How much fuel does one motorcycle token cover?
One token covers 5 litres for motorcycles and eligible two and three wheelers. The relief attached to that token is Rs 500.
How much fuel does one car token cover?
One token covers 10 litres for eligible cars up to 800cc, with Rs 1,000 relief attached to the token.
Is the scheme for diesel vehicles?
No. The announced relief is for petrol.
Is the Rs 100 relief available to every petrol buyer?
No. It is restricted to the eligible vehicle categories and monthly quotas announced by the government.
Is registration available nationwide?
Yes. The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication says registration is open nationwide and is one time only. Token redemption is being rolled out in phases.
When will the scheme start in Punjab?
The nationwide token rollout is scheduled from the night between September 16 and 17, 2026. Punjab is included in the nationwide rollout.
Do I need to visit a government office?
The announced registration process is SMS based. Applicants can register from home by sending the required information to 9771.
What if my SIM isn’t registered on my CNIC?
The government’s verification process checks whether the mobile number is registered against the same CNIC used for registration. Applicants should use a SIM registered in their own name.
