Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme to launch nationwide Wednesday night

Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme to launch nationwide Wednesday night.

Key points

• News Desk Published September 15, 2026 Updated September 15, 2026 09: 00pm.
• As per the latest revision, petrol is retailing at Rs380.24 per litre while high-speed diesel is costing Rs409.42 per litre.
• On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed a "relief scheme" for owners of motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles of up to 800cc.
• During the session, DPM Dar directed that payments to fuel stations be settled within 24 hours through the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
• The administration continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel.

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In practice, the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme is due to be rolled out nationwide at midnight between Wednesday and Thursday, with the administration finalising arrangements for its launch nationwide, according to a statement issued by the office of deputy prime minister.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed a "relief scheme" for owners of motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles of up to 800cc. While those owning vehicles of up to 800cc will receive the same subsidy on a monthly quota of 30 litres, under the scheme, owners of two- and three-wheeled vehicles will receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre on a monthly quota of 20 litres.

In practice, the statement remarked Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a gathering on Tuesday to review the administrative follow-up to the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme.

"During the meeting, the deputy prime minister was apprised that the scheme was already operational in Islamabad and would be rolled out across Pakistan at 11: 59pm on Sept 16, 2026."

Dar stressed that the registration process must remain simple and accessible to ensure maximum benefit to the intended beneficiaries, the statement remarked.

According to The statement further, the deputy premier "directed all concerned to ensure effective public outreach and smooth implementation at petrol stations".

DPM Dar additionally called on elected representatives to disseminate information regarding the scheme and facilitate registration.

"He further directed that volunteers from the Prime Minister's Youth Programme be engaged for public outreach and registration."

In a separate session, chaired by the deputy prime minister, the ninth gathering of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy was held to review the nationwide rollout of the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme.

"Registration is now open nationwide through SMS to 9771. Redemption of fuel tokens will commence at midnight between Wednesday and Thursday, " the statement continued.

He additionally instructed the provinces to complete district-level outreach to ensure the seamless delivery of relief to the intended beneficiaries.

Renewed hostilities in the Middle East. It have resulted in the disruption of major oil supply routes, have caused fuel rates to rise over the past two months.

Along with the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war, trade via Bab al-Mandab – which has become a vital route for Saudi oil exports in recent months – is additionally facing a rising threat from Houthi rebels.

Meanwhile, the administration continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel.

For now, prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme to launch nationwide Wednesday night remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.