PM Fuel Subsidy 2026: Complete Guide to Rs 100/Litre Petrol Relief via SMS 9771

The PM Fuel Subsidy 2026 (officially the PM Fuel Relief Scheme) is a targeted Rs 100-per-litre petrol relief announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on September 13, 2026, for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi/Chingchi vehicles and cars up to 800cc. There’s no app or office visit involved — you register with one SMS to 9771, then text TOK to the same number whenever you need discounted fuel at any pump nationwide.

What Is the PM Fuel Subsidy / PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026?

Pakistan raised petrol prices for the sixth time in a row in 2026 after Brent crude climbed past $100 a barrel following renewed Middle East supply disruptions. To soften the impact on people who depend on small vehicles for daily work and travel, the federal government launched a targeted subsidy rather than an across-the-board price cut.

Under the scheme, eligible users get Rs 100 off every litre of petrol, up to a fixed monthly quota:

The Economic Coordination Committee later restructured this into shorter cycles — around Rs 500 per week for two- and three-wheelers and Rs 1,000 every 10 days for eligible 800cc cars — so relief reaches people faster instead of in one monthly lump.

The federal government covers the full subsidy cost, and payments to petrol pump owners are meant to be settled within 24 hours through the State Bank of Pakistan, so dealers aren’t left absorbing the loss while they wait to be reimbursed.

Who Is Eligible for the PM Fuel Subsidy?

You’re likely eligible if you use:

• A motorcycle
• A rickshaw
• A Qingqi or Chingchi
• Any other qualifying two- or three-wheeler
• A car, pick-up or loader with an engine of 800cc or below

Two important recent changes make the scheme easier to access than at launch:

1. You don’t have to be the registered owner. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed the ownership requirement has been removed for motorcycles, Qingqis and rickshaws — so if you ride a family member’s bike, you can still apply.
2. The 5-litre minimum purchase rule is gone. Earlier you had to buy at least 5 litres to use a token; that restriction has been dropped.

Registration is checked automatically against NADRA identity records, your registered SIM, and provincial vehicle/excise data — so your CNIC, phone number and vehicle registration all need to match.

How to Register: Exact SMS 9771 Format

Registration is a one-time process done from the mobile SIM that’s registered in your own name (PTA-verified).

Step 1 — Send your registration SMS to 9771:

REG <CNIC> <Vehicle Registration Number> <Province Code> <Registration Date>

• Strip out all dashes, spaces and dots — CNIC and vehicle number should be typed as one continuous string of characters.
• Date format is DDMMYYYY (day, month, year — 8 digits, no separators). For example, 2 September 2026 becomes 02092026.
• Use the province code given in the scheme’s official confirmation message or portal — don’t guess it, since an incorrect code is one of the most common reasons registration fails.

Step 2 — Wait for confirmation. A successful registration triggers a confirmation SMS. You do not need to send REG again after that.

Step 3 — Request your fuel token before you travel:

TOK

Send just this word to 9771 from the same registered number. You’ll get back a 10-digit token number by SMS.

Step 4 — Show the token at any petrol pump. The attendant enters or scans your 10-digit code, and the Rs 100/litre discount is applied on the spot, up to your remaining quota.

Token Validity

Vehicle Type	Token Valid For
Motorcycle / three-wheeler	7 days
Car up to 800cc	10 days

Request your token in advance from home — it’s instant and lasts several days, so there’s no reason to wait until you’re standing at the pump.

Common Registration Errors

• SMS not sending — usually a SIM that isn’t PTA-registered in your own name.
• “Registration failed” reply — almost always a wrong vehicle number or province code; double-check both against your registration certificate.
• Token rejected at the pump — the token has likely expired; simply text TOK again for a fresh one.

Rollout Timeline

Area	Live From
Islamabad (pilot)	Midnight, September 14–15, 2026
Rest of Pakistan	11:59 PM, September 16, 2026
AJK & Gilgit-Baltistan	Midnight, September 16–17, 2026

Latest Updates (as of September 19–22, 2026)

• SMS is now free for registration and token requests, after earlier reports of small per-SMS charges.
• Ownership requirement dropped for two- and three-wheelers.
• 5-litre minimum purchase removed.
• As of September 19, more than 2.2 million people had registered, with over 1.9 million fuel tokens issued nationwide — motorcycle, rickshaw and Qingqi users make up roughly 92% of applicants, and over 152,800 tokens have gone to 800cc car owners. Punjab and Islamabad are currently leading in token redemption.
• No official end date has been announced. Pakistan’s earlier fuel relief packages have typically run three to six months, reviewed against global oil prices and the government’s fiscal room, so treat the scheme as ongoing rather than permanent.

How to Avoid Fake Registration Links and Scams

Because this scheme is genuinely popular, it has attracted copycat websites and messages. Keep these rules in mind:

• 9771 is the only SMS short code used for registration and tokens. Messages or “helper numbers” from WhatsApp, unknown senders, or random social media posts are not part of the official process.
• Registration is completely free. Nobody legitimately connected to this scheme will ask you to pay a fee, buy a “package,” or send money to unlock your token.
• Never share your CNIC, OTP or personal details on a site or with a caller you can’t verify. NADRA and telecom-linked verification happens automatically once you text 9771 Fuel Subsidy — it does not require you to hand information to a third party.
• If you’re unsure whether a claim about the scheme is current, cross-check it against Radio Pakistan, APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), or the Ministry of IT’s official briefings before acting on it.

FAQs about PM Fuel Subsidy 2026

What is the PM Fuel Subsidy 2026? It’s a targeted federal relief scheme giving eligible motorcycle, rickshaw, Qingqi and small-car (up to 800cc) users Rs 100 off every litre of petrol, within a set monthly quota, registered via SMS to 9771.

What is the SMS number for the fuel subsidy? 9771. It’s used for both the REG registration message and the TOK token request.

Is there a registration fee? No. Registration and token requests are free.

How much petrol can I get with the subsidy? Four Rs 500 tokens a month for motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqis, and up to 30 litres a month for cars up to 800cc — worth up to Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000 in relief respectively.

Do I need to own the vehicle to register? No. The ownership requirement has been removed for two- and three-wheelers, so you can register even if the vehicle isn’t in your name.

How long is a fuel token valid? 7 days for motorcycles and three-wheelers, 10 days for cars up to 800cc.

What happens if I sell my vehicle during the scheme? Your registration is tied to your CNIC and that specific vehicle’s plate. If you sell it, existing tokens stop working, and you’d need to re-register with a different eligible vehicle.

Is the scheme available across all of Pakistan? Yes — it covers Islamabad, all four provinces, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, with staggered rollout dates in mid-September 2026.

My SMS to 9771 isn’t going through — what do I do? Confirm your SIM is PTA-registered in your own name, remove all spaces/dashes from your CNIC and vehicle number, and check the date is in DDMMYYYY format. If it still fails, try again after a few minutes, as the system can be under heavy load during peak hours.

Will the subsidy end soon? No official end date has been given. Past Pakistani fuel relief packages have generally lasted three to six months, subject to review.