Govt to provide low-cost petrol to THESE individuals

ISLAMABAD: The government will implement a quota system to deliver affordable petrol for motorcycles and rickshaws, according to sources who state this decision aims to assist low-income commuters.

The proposed plan will distribute petrol at subsidised prices through a regulated quota system, which will restrict access to the program for approved users only.

The initiative intends to decrease the financial expenses that impact millions of people who use two and three-wheeled vehicles for their everyday travel needs. The government has established a digital mobile app-based quota system, which works together with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and other government departments, according to recent developments.

This system will allow users to access subsidised fuel through registered quotas linked to their vehicle and national identity details. Consumers will generate digital vouchers via a mobile application, while petrol pumps will verify and dispense fuel based on the allocated quota.

The system will provide users with only their approved quantity when they exceed their limit. The officials explain that the initiative will deliver specific subsidies while it helps to manage fuel usage during increasing worldwide oil prices and the supply chain problems that result from Middle Eastern geopolitical conflicts.

The government currently targets motorcycles and rickshaws as the main focus because these vehicles represent a major part of Pakistan’s transportation system, but ongoing discussions continue about extending the program to include vehicles with engines below 800cc.

The decision comes after international supply chain disruptions have caused fuel prices to increase significantly in recent weeks, which has created extra economic challenges for Pakistan and its daily commuters.