The government of Pakistan has announced a three month petrol subsidy of Rs100 for motorcycle users on Thursday, after the prices of petroleum products were increased after a long hold.
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The Petroleum Minister said that the government has made every effort to protect the people, and the government is increasing the price under forced agreements and promises.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the decision taken today was made in consultation with the country’s leadership.
He announced a subsidy of Rs100 per litre for motorcycle users.
He said that motorcyclists will receive this subsidy on up to 20 litres of petrol per month. The relief will be provided for a period of three months.
The finance minister also stated that intercity and public transport will be given a subsidy of Rs100 per litre for one month.
Goods transport vehicles will receive similar relief, while truck operators will be provided Rs70,000 per month and larger vehicles Rs80,000 per month as subsidy. Public service buses will get Rs100,000 per month.
For small farmers, the government will provide a one-time subsidy of Rs1,500, including relief on diesel.
He added that the subsidy measures will be reviewed after one month, and support will also be extended to Pakistan Railways.
Meanwhile, the government has increased petrol prices by Rs138 per litre to Rs458.40, while diesel prices have been raised by Rs184 per litre to Rs520.35, bringing fuel prices to their highest level in history.
Targeted subsidy to be introduced by Govt — Pakistan Government decides to increase PoL prices by PKR 136/L, New PoL to be at PKR 458/L
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Petrol price in Pakistan today 2026
Prices of petroleum products have gone up from Rs322 per litre to Rs458.40 paisa per litre today.
The diesel prices have been increased to Rs520.35 paisa. The new prices will be applicable from tomorrow.
The petrol price has increased by Rs136.83 per litre. Additionally, high-speed diesel price increased by Rs184.14 per litre.
How can motorcyclists get cheaper petrol
The government is preparing a new digital system to deal with the energy crisis and to provide cheaper petrol to citizens with low income.
The plan will use a mobile application through which subsidies will be given to the users directly.
The government has also said that people who are not part of the subsidy scheme will have to bear the impact of international oil prices.
A decision has not yet been made on whether vehicles up to 800cc will be included in the scheme.
Under the plan, about 12,000 petrol pumps across Pakistan will offer subsidised fuel through dedicated nozzles.
Each petrol pump will operate the digital system using two mobile phones to manage the process.
