Petrol Subsidy Registration Online: Complete 2026 Guide to the Rs 100/Litre Relief Scheme

Pakistan’s PM Fuel Relief Scheme gives eligible motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis/Chingchis, and cars up to 800cc a Rs 100 per litre discount on petrol. Registration is free and done entirely by SMS — no app, no office visit, and no fee:

1. Send REG + your 13-digit CNIC + vehicle number + province code + vehicle registration date to 9771
2. Once registered, send TOK to 9771 before each fill-up to get a discount token
3. Show the token at a participating pump to get the discounted rate

Motorcycles and three-wheelers get four Rs 500 tokens a month; cars up to 800cc get relief on up to 30 litres/month. Keep reading for the exact SMS format, regional rollout dates, common errors, and how to tell the real scheme apart from scams and unrelated provincial programs.

What Is the Petrol Subsidy Scheme?

The PM Fuel Relief Scheme (also referred to as the “Special Relief Scheme”) was announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 13 September 2026, following a sharp run-up in domestic fuel prices caused by conflict-related disruption to global oil supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Petrol had risen to roughly Rs 375–391 per litre through several consecutive increases before the relief scheme was introduced.

The scheme is a targeted subsidy, not a general price cut — meaning it applies only to specific categories of vehicle, and beneficiaries must actively register to receive it. It’s administered jointly by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (which built the SMS-based Fuel Pass System), NADRA (for CNIC verification), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (to confirm the SIM matches the CNIC), and provincial excise departments (to confirm vehicle registration records).

The Petroleum Division and Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik oversee the fuel-side implementation, with funding estimated at Rs 25–30 billion per month, disbursed to oil marketing companies to reimburse participating pumps. Maryam Nawaz Petrol Subsidy

Federal Scheme vs. Provincial Schemes

This is the single biggest source of public confusion, and most online guides don’t separate these clearly. There are currently two distinct programs that get conflated in search results:

If you’re in Punjab, you may be eligible for both, but you register separately for each — one does not automatically enroll you in the other. AJK residents have a separate eligibility checker at pfsp.admin.gok.pk, which is not the same system as the federal 9771 registration.

Who Is Eligible

• Motorcycles (including Qingqi/Chingchi) and auto-rickshaws — no strict age limit on the vehicle; officials have confirmed older bikes can still qualify
• Cars with engine capacity up to 800cc
• For two- and three-wheelers, the person registering does not need to be the legal owner on paper — the government deliberately removed this requirement because many motorcycles in Pakistan are used on open transfer letters through multiple hands
• For cars, ownership matching the CNIC used for registration is still required
• The mobile SIM used to send the SMS must be registered on the same CNIC being submitted
• The vehicle’s registration date must be submitted accurately, partly to help exclude stolen or improperly documented vehicles

Step-by-Step: How to Register Online via SMS

Step 1: Send your registration SMS

Format:

REG [CNIC number] [Vehicle Number] [Province Code] [Registration Date]

Example:

REG 3520212345671 CHK9513 P 15082026

• CNIC number: 13 digits, no dashes
• Vehicle number: as shown on your registration document, no spaces or dashes
• Province code: the province where the vehicle is registered (not necessarily where you live) — e.g., P for Punjab
• Registration date: 8 digits, DDMMYYYY format

Send this to 9771. Registration only needs to be done once — do not resend it after you receive confirmation.

Step 2: Request your fuel token

Before each visit to the pump, send:

TOK

to 9771. You’ll receive a token via SMS confirming your vehicle category and remaining monthly quota.

Step 3: Use the token at the pump

Show the token to the pump attendant, who verifies it before dispensing fuel at the discounted rate. Always check that the correct litres and discount were applied before paying.

Helplines: 9771 is for vehicle owners/users; 9772 is a separate line for petrol pump operators, and can also be used to confirm a token or file a complaint about a pump not honoring the subsidy.

Regional Rollout Dates

Registration itself opened immediately after the 13 September announcement, ahead of both rollout dates.

How Much You’ll Actually Save

Note: motorcycle and three-wheeler relief now comes as one Rs 500 token per week, four a month, with no litre limit (see next section). Always check the current token size when you send TOK, as this detail has changed once already and may change again.

Common Registration Problems and Fixes

Real user reports since launch highlight a few recurring issues:

• SMS doesn’t send, or comes back as “registration failed.” This has been widely reported in the first days of rollout. Try again after a few hours — network congestion around launch caused a large share of these failures. Double-check your CNIC has no dashes and your vehicle number matches your registration document exactly.
• Wrong province code entered. Use the province where the vehicle is registered, not where you currently live — the same plate format can exist in multiple provinces’ excise records, and mismatches cause rejections.
• SIM not registered on your own CNIC. The system checks this against PTA records; a mismatch will fail the registration even if every other detail is correct.
• Pump staff unaware of the scheme. In earlier provincial rollouts, some pump attendants had received no instructions at all. If a pump refuses to honor a valid token, use the 9771 or 9772 helpline to report it.
• Minimum purchase confusion. Early in the federal scheme’s rollout, a rule required a minimum 5-litre purchase per token; this was dropped within 48 hours in favor of a more flexible weekly token after public pushback. If you encounter outdated minimum-purchase information anywhere, treat it as stale.

Is This Real, or a Scam?

The scheme is real and has been confirmed through official PM Office statements and Ministry of IT briefings. However, its popularity has also triggered scam activity, so keep the following in mind:

• Registration is completely free. The government has explicitly waived SMS charges for this scheme (announced via directive from PM Shehbaz Sharif). Anyone asking for a “processing fee” is not part of the official process.
• The government will never call, WhatsApp, or SMS you asking for an OTP, a code, or extra personal data. This was stated directly by IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja.
• Unofficial “Petrol Subsidy App 2026” listings on app stores are not the official registration method. The federal scheme is SMS-only through 9771; no app is required.
• Don’t confuse unrelated welfare codes with this scheme. SMS code 8171 is for BISP/Ehsaas welfare checks and has nothing to do with petrol relief; it will not register you for fuel subsidy.

Other Groups Covered: Farmers and Transporters

The broader relief package this scheme is part of also includes support beyond private motorcycle and small-car users:

• Small farmers: a per-acre diesel subsidy during harvest season
• Goods and passenger transport: monthly relief for small trucks, larger trucks, and passenger buses, aimed at limiting pass-through fare and freight increases
• These components have separate registration/verification processes through provincial transport and agriculture departments rather than the 9771 SMS system, and have in some cases been extended month-to-month as the government reviews fuel price trends.

FAQs petrol subsidy registration online

Is petrol subsidy registration really free? Yes. The government has waived SMS charges for registration, and officials have explicitly stated no fee is required at any stage.

Do I need an app to register? No. The federal scheme (9771) is SMS-only. A separate Punjab provincial scheme does offer an app (“Maryam Ko Batayen”) as one of several registration options, but it is not required even there — SMS and a phone helpline also work.

What if my SMS to 9771 fails? Try again after some time, and double-check your CNIC, vehicle number, and province code for accuracy — most reported failures trace back to formatting errors or short-term network congestion around launch.

Can someone else register my motorcycle if I’m not the listed owner? Yes, for two- and three-wheelers only. The government removed the strict ownership requirement because many bikes in Pakistan change hands informally. Car registration still requires the CNIC to match vehicle ownership.

How often can I get subsidised fuel? Token sizes have been adjusted since launch; check the current quota structure when you send TOK, as this has changed at least once already based on public feedback.

Does this cover diesel? No, the federal 9771 scheme covers petrol only. Diesel relief for goods transport is handled through a separate mechanism.

Is 9771 the same as 8171? No. 8171 is for BISP/Ehsaas welfare programs and is unrelated to petrol subsidy registration.