Motorcyclists Can Now Claim Rs 500 Weekly Fuel Relief
Motorcycle, Qingqi and rickshaw users can now receive the full Rs500 weekly benefit even when purchasing less than five litres at a time, while vehicles up to 800cc remain eligible for Rs1,000 relief every 10 days.
ISLAMABAD, September 19, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved further changes to the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme following public feedback received after its nationwide rollout, easing the mechanism for motorcycle, Qingqi and rickshaw users to access the subsidised petrol benefit.
Under the revised arrangement, eligible two- and three-wheeler users who purchase less than five litres of petrol at a time will still be able to receive up to Rs500 in relief against one weekly token, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
One token will be issued each week, allowing a maximum of four tokens in a month. The relief is calculated at Rs100 per litre, meaning each weekly token represents a maximum benefit of Rs500. The revised mechanism is intended to accommodate users who do not normally purchase five litres of petrol in a single transaction.
The change follows feedback received during the initial nationwide implementation of the scheme. A meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy also reviewed implementation issues and measures to improve access, particularly in areas facing connectivity problems.
Rs1,000 Relief Every 10 Days for Cars Up to 800cc
For eligible cars with engine capacities of up to 800cc, the existing arrangement remains in place. Owners can receive Rs100-per-litre relief on 10 litres every 10 days, equivalent to Rs1,000 per token. Three such tokens provide relief on up to 30 litres during a month. The ECC-approved structure provides targeted assistance through a digitally managed Fuel Pass System.
The government had initially announced the scheme on September 13 amid sharply higher fuel costs. Two- and three-wheelers were allocated relief on up to 20 litres per month, while cars up to 800cc were allocated up to 30 litres, with the subsidy set at Rs100 per litre.
The scope has since been expanded to older vehicles. The Prime Minister directed that motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqis registered after January 1, 2006 also be made eligible for registration, extending coverage to vehicles up to roughly 20 years old.
The government has also moved to make registration-related messaging free for eligible applicants, while officials have been directed to address implementation difficulties and ensure beneficiaries can access the scheme without unnecessary obstacles.
The scheme is operating nationwide following its initial rollout in Islamabad. Earlier official information said registration and token management would be handled digitally through the Fuel Pass System, with eligible users redeeming their benefits at participating filling stations.
The ECC had approved Rs75 billion for the Fuel Relief Scheme, describing it as targeted support for lower-income segments affected by higher petroleum prices.
