Petrol Subsidy for Old Bikes 2026: Eligibility, Cut-Off Date and How to Register
Yes, if the bike was registered on or after 1 January 2006. The government extended eligibility to motorcycles registered from January 1, 2006, replacing the earlier 2011 cut-off. Eligible riders get Rs100 off per litre. They can collect four Rs500 relief tokens a month, worth up to Rs2,000. Bikes registered before 2006 are not covered.
Key takeaways
- New cut-off: 1 January 2006, not 2011.
- Relief: Eligible two- and three-wheeler users can obtain four tokens per month, each carrying Rs500 in relief.
- Cost of registering: SMS charges have been abolished across the scheme.
- Ownership: You do not have to be the registered owner. The minister said ownership is not mandatory if you hold the vehicle documents and have custody of the bike.
- Where to register: SMS to 9771 only.
Why is there so much confusion about old bikes?
The scheme was announced on 13 September 2026, with a token system that started in Islamabad at midnight on 14–15 September and nationwide at midnight on 16–17 September. The first rules excluded bikes registered before 2011. That cut-off is the one many websites still repeat.
The government widened eligibility after feedback from citizens and journalists about older motorcycles. Some riders had already been rejected by the portal under the first rule. If you were turned away before 19 September, try again.
Eligibility: does your old bike qualify?
Condition | Rule (as of 24 Sept 2026) |
|---|---|
Vehicle type | Motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi and other two- or three-wheelers |
Registration date | On or after 1 January 2006 |
Registered owner | Not required, but you need the documents and custody of the bike |
SIM | Must be registered on your CNIC |
Relief | Rs100 per litre, in Rs500 tokens, four per month |
Registration and token SMS | Free |
Check your date. Open your registration book or smart card and find the date of registration. Do not use the model year. A 2005 model first registered in 2007 would qualify. A 2008 model with an older registration date might not. The system verifies the registration date, so you must enter the one on your document.
How to register an old bike for the petrol subsidy
Step 1: Register once. Send REG, CNIC, plate number, province code and registration date to 9771, with the date in DDMMYYYY format. The province codes are I (Islamabad), A (AJK), G (Gilgit-Baltistan), S (Sindh), P (Punjab), K (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and B (Balochistan).
Example layout: REG 3520212345671 ABC1234 P 15062009
(Sample numbers only. Use your own details.)
Enter the vehicle number without spaces. To be safe, avoid dashes and commas too.
Step 2: Request a token. Riders can send TOK to 9771 once a week to get a fuel-relief token.
Step 3: Show it at the pump. Show the SMS token to the pump attendant, and the relief is deducted from the price.
How the Rs500 token works. The minister’s example: if two litres cost Rs780, you pay Rs280 after the Rs500 token. The old five-litre-per-token limit is gone, so you can buy the amount you need.
Many riders report this error. Citizens told the press that their messages either failed to go through or returned a failed-registration reply. Common causes:
- Wrong date. Use the registration date, not the model year, in DDMMYYYY format.
- Wrong province code. Use the code for the province where the bike is registered.
- Spaces or symbols in the plate number. Type it as one block.
- SIM not on your CNIC. You need a SIM registered in your name.
- Registered before 2006. These bikes are still excluded.
- Excise records not updated. Vehicle details are verified against provincial Excise records. If your bike’s data is missing or wrong, contact your Excise office
Complaints: A 24-hour control room has been set up at the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication for complaints. Do not repeat the same failed message again and again.
Is the scheme working?
Results are mixed. By 3 pm on 19 September, more than 1.75 million registrations were complete, about 1.5 million tokens had been generated and over 680,000 had been redeemed at pumps. Users have also reported pumps refusing tokens or saying they had no system. If that happens, note the pump name and location and use the complaint line.
Beware of scams
- Registration is free. Officials say users should not pay anyone for registration, tokens or information.
- Never send your CNIC to any number other than 9771, and never click links that ask for it.
- No agent can “approve” you faster.
FAQs about Petrol Subsidy for Old Bikes 2026
Can a 2005 bike get the petrol subsidy?
Only if its registration date is on or after 1 January 2006. The model year is not the test.
My bike was rejected earlier because it was older than 2011. What should I do?
Try again. The cut-off moved from 2011 to 2006 on 19 September 2026.
Do I need to own the bike?
No. You need the vehicle documents and custody of the bike.
How many litres do I get?
There is no fixed per-token litre limit now. Each token gives Rs500 off, and you can have four a month, worth up to Rs2,000.
Does the subsidy apply at every pump?
Pumps take part through the government’s verification system, but riders report that some refuse tokens. Report those cases to the complaint line.
Is this website official?
No. We are an independent information site. The only official channel is SMS to 9771.
