Pakistan fuel prices rise as PM announces relief for small vehicles

fuel price hike petrol subsidy Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan economy Middle East tensions

Pakistan has experienced a sharp rise in fuel costs, with diesel prices exceeding Rs 400 per litre and petrol rising above Rs 375 per litre. These increases follow a series of back-to-back hikes driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising global crude oil prices.

In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special petrol relief scheme to assist low-income commuters. Under this initiative, owners of motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqis can receive a subsidy of Rs 100 per litre on a monthly quota of 20 litres. Additionally, owners of small vehicles with engine capacities up to 800cc are eligible for the Rs 100 per litre subsidy on a monthly quota of 30 litres.

The relief scheme will be rolled out in phases, starting in Islamabad before expanding to the rest of the country, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. To facilitate the program, the Ministry of Information Technology has implemented a digital registration system involving NADRA and telecom operators. Eligible citizens can register via SMS and must use a digital token to claim the discounted fuel at petrol stations.

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Ali Pervaiz Malik · All Pakistan Goods Transporters · Lahore High Court · Ministry of Information Technology · National Database and Registration Authority · Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority · Pakistan · Petroleum Division · Shehbaz Sharif

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[DISPUTED] The government increased petrol prices by Rs 5.02 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs 5.28 per litre. pakistanpost.pk · techx.pk · centreline.com.pk · islamabadpost.com.pk · www.independenturdu.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The government has transitioned to a daily fuel pricing mechanism due to global market volatility and Middle East tensions. pakistanpost.pk · centreline.com.pk · islamabadpost.com.pk · www.independenturdu.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The All Pakistan Goods Transporters announced a 5% increase in freight rates.
[● 4 SOURCES] OGRA has started publishing daily petroleum prices on its website. centreline.com.pk · islamabadpost.com.pk · pakistanpost.pk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Twelve of Pakistan's 20 oil marketing companies have diesel stocks falling below the 20-day supply benchmark.
[DISPUTED] The new price for petrol is Rs 375.82 per litre and high-speed diesel is Rs 403.32 per litre. pakistanpost.pk · techx.pk · centreline.com.pk · islamabadpost.com.pk · www.independenturdu.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The new fuel prices are effective from September 12 to September 14, 2026. pakistanpost.pk · techx.pk · centreline.com.pk · islamabadpost.com.pk · www.independenturdu.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Diesel prices in Pakistan have exceeded Rs 400 per litre. pakistanpost.pk · techx.pk · centreline.com.pk · islamabadpost.com.pk · www.independenturdu.com
[● 10 SOURCES] Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs 100 per litre petrol subsidy for motorcycle, rickshaw, and 800cc vehicle owners. dnanews.com.pk · theneutral.pk · abbtakk.tv · thefrontierpost.com · www.news18.com · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The latest fuel price increases are effective from September 12 to September 14, 2026. pakistanpost.pk · www.independenturdu.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicle users will receive a monthly quota of 20 litres of subsidized petrol. dnanews.com.pk · abbtakk.tv · theneutral.pk · www.economy.pk · www.express.pk · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Owners of vehicles with engine capacities up to 800cc will receive a monthly quota of 30 litres of subsidized petrol. dnanews.com.pk · abbtakk.tv · theneutral.pk · www.economy.pk · www.express.pk · +3 more