PM Fuel Relief Scheme Updates: Dated Change Log

Written by Junaid Masood · Updated 31 Oct 2026

This page records every material change to the PM Fuel Relief Scheme, newest first, with the source for each entry. We add an entry only when a rule, date, quota or process changes.

31 October 2026

• Petrol held at Rs377.91. Petrol was left unchanged for 31 October - 2 November 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs402.96, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs277.91. Source: Dawn, Pakistan Observer.

30 October 2026

• Petrol held at Rs377.91. Petrol was left unchanged for 30 October 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs400.67, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs277.91. Source: The Express Tribune, Daily Pakistan.

29 October 2026

• Petrol raised to Rs377.91. Petrol up Rs1.85 a litre for 29 October 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs399.82, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs277.91. Source: Business Recorder, Pakistan Observer.

28 October 2026

• Petrol cut to Rs376.06. Petrol down Rs3.19 a litre for 28 October 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs398.07, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs276.06. Source: The Express Tribune, Daily Times, Pakistan Observer.

27 October 2026

• Petrol raised to Rs379.25. Petrol up Rs1.54 a litre for 27 October 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs395.82, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs279.25. Source: Samaa TV, The Nation.

24 October 2026

• Petrol held at Rs377.71. Petrol was left unchanged for 24-26 October 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs393.66, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs277.71. Source: Radio Pakistan.

23 October 2026

• Petrol cut to Rs377.71. Petrol down Rs1.60 a litre for 23 October 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs391.75, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs277.71. Source: Aaj English TV, Minute Mirror.

22 October 2026

• Petrol cut to Rs379.31. Petrol down Rs2.71 a litre for 22 October 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs390.11, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs279.31. Source: Business Recorder, Daily Pakistan.

21 October 2026

• Petrol raised to Rs382.02. Petrol up Rs0.88 a litre for 21 October 2026; high-speed diesel raised to Rs389.80, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs282.02. Source: Business Recorder, Pakistan Observer.

20 October 2026

• Petrol cut to Rs381.14. Petrol down Rs5.16 a litre for 20 October 2026; high-speed diesel cut to Rs389.27, putting subsidised petrol on quota litres at Rs281.14. Source: Profit by Pakistan Today, Pakistan Observer, Minute Mirror.

1 October 2026

• 8.4 million registrations. A Prime Minister's Office statement after a review meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif reported over 8.4 million registrations, 12.2 million tokens issued and 10.3 million used, with more than 7.5 million citizens having benefited. Source: Prime Minister's Office via APP, Pakistan Today.

30 September 2026

• 7.6 million registered, 7.71 million tokens redeemed, reported after a National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy meeting chaired by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar. Source: Energy Update.

25 September 2026

• Five-litre cap scrapped. IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that motorcycle, rickshaw and Qingqi users now receive a Rs500 token once a week with no litre limit, so a rider buys whatever quantity they need and Rs500 comes off. Four tokens a month keeps the maximum benefit at Rs2,000. Source: Radio Pakistan, APP.
• Ownership rule dropped for rented vehicles. Riders using rented motorcycles and rickshaws no longer need to own the vehicle. Source: Radio Pakistan, APP.
• 5.8 million registered, with about 6.1 million tokens generated and about 4.7 million people already fuelled. Source: Radio Pakistan, APP.

17 October 2026

• Petrol cut to Rs386.30, notified for three days. Petrol down Rs3.93 a litre for the 17-19 October 2026 window; high-speed diesel unchanged at Rs396.96. Subsidised petrol on quota litres was Rs286.30. Source: Business Recorder, Pakistan Observer.
• Pricing has moved to short windows. Since 9 October rates have been notified for single days or two- to three-day periods rather than fortnightly, so every rupee figure needs the window it belongs to. The Rs100 a litre subsidy is unchanged throughout. Source: Petroleum Division notifications via Business Recorder and Pakistan Observer.

16 October 2026

• Petrol cut to Rs390.23. Down Rs3.63 a litre; high-speed diesel up 31 paisa to Rs396.96. Subsidised petrol was Rs290.23 for that day. Source: Business Recorder, Arab News, Profit by Pakistan Today.

9 to 15 October 2026

• Petrol peaked at Rs398.96 on 9 October, then fell for a week. Rs398.30 from 10 October, Rs395.37 from 13 October, Rs392.66 from 14 October and Rs393.86 from 15 October. The Rs100 subsidy applied unchanged at every one of those prices. Source: gari.pk, Pakistan Observer.

8 October 2026

• Petrol up again, sixth revision in eight days. Petrol up Rs1.82 to Rs396.65 a litre; high-speed diesel down 91 paisa to Rs394.94. Subsidised petrol on quota litres was Rs296.65. Source: Business Recorder, The News.
• Six revisions in eight days. Petrol went Rs387.54 (30 Sep), Rs387.40 (1 Oct), Rs390.66 (2 Oct), Rs392.76 (3 Oct), Rs393.64 (6 Oct), Rs394.83 (7 Oct) and Rs396.65 (8 Oct): six revisions in the eight days from 1 October. The Rs100 subsidy is unchanged throughout. Source: Pakistan Observer, Business Recorder, gari.pk.

1 October 2026

• Petrol price cut again. Petrol down Rs0.14 to Rs387.40 a litre; high-speed diesel down Rs1.89 to Rs400.35. Subsidised petrol on quota litres was Rs287.40. Source: Petroleum Division via APP.

29 September 2026

• Petrol price cut. Petrol down Rs2.27 to Rs389.03 a litre; high-speed diesel down Rs3.56. Source: Business Recorder, Petroleum Division.

21 September 2026

• 2.2 million registrations. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reported 2.2 million registrations and 1.9 million tokens issued: 1.8 million for bikes, rickshaws and Qingqis, and 152,000 for 800cc cars. About 92% of registrants ride two- or three-wheelers, and 500,000 registered in a single day. Source: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
• 2006 relaxation confirmed. The minister confirmed eligibility was relaxed to bikes, Qingqis and rickshaws registered after 2006, alongside the waiver of SMS charges. Source: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

19 September 2026

• Age rule relaxed. Motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqi rickshaws registered on or after 1 January 2006 now qualify, replacing the 15-year limit. Source: Express Tribune, Radio Pakistan.
• SMS redemption approved for stations in areas without internet access. Source: Express Tribune.
• Station onboarding ordered. Deputy PM Ishaq Dar directed that every open fuel station join the system, and that permanently closed or diesel-only stations be removed from the list. Source: Express Tribune.
• Same-day claims. The State Bank said claims received each day are processed the same day, with the first three days settled in full. Source: Express Tribune.

17 September 2026

• Funding confirmed. Rs25 billion released to the State Bank for the first month, with funds allocated for three months. Source: Petroleum Division.
• Dealer control room. Number 9772 opened for petrol pump operators, with claims to be processed within 48 hours. Source: Petroleum Division.
• Free SMS confirmed. Registration SMS made free on the PM's directions. Source: Radio Pakistan.

16 September 2026

• Nationwide launch at 11:59 pm. Subsidised petrol becomes available across all provinces, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan from midnight 16-17 September. Source: Express Tribune, Dawn.
• 24-hour settlement for pumps. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar directed that subsidy payments to fuel stations be settled within 24 hours via the State Bank, and asked provinces to finish district-level outreach. Source: Dawn, Geo.
• Token cycle reported. Motorcycles to receive 5 litres weekly; cars 10 litres every 10 days. The five-litre figure was replaced by a Rs500 weekly token on 25 September. Source: Express Tribune.
• Petrol price raised. Petrol up Rs4.10 to Rs384.34 per litre. Source: Dawn.

15 September 2026

• Islamabad pilot goes live at midnight 14-15 September at around 150 petrol pumps. Source: Express Tribune, The Nation.
• Registration figures. More than 600,000 SMS received in Islamabad; 42,933 registrations approved by the afternoon. Source: ProPakistani.
• SMS problems reported. Applicants reported failed messages and missing replies from 9771. Source: Daily Pakistan.

14 September 2026

• Registration SMS made free by order of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Source: Radio Pakistan, ProPakistani.
• Open-letter bikes and rickshaws allowed. Ownership delinked for two- and three-wheelers; cars must remain in the applicant's name. Source: ARY News.
• Process explained. REG and TOK SMS format to 9771, province codes, and 5 L / 10 L tokens announced by federal ministers, with an age limit of 15 years for bikes and 20 for cars. The bike limit was later relaxed (see 19 September). Source: Express Tribune, Capital News Point.
• Safeguards. Four automated verification checks, magistrates at pumps and a 24-hour control room at the Ministry of IT. Source: Daily Independent.

13 September 2026

• Scheme announced. PM Shehbaz Sharif announces Rs100-per-litre relief on petrol for two- and three-wheelers (20 L a month) and cars up to 800cc (30 L a month), citing high oil prices after Middle East supply disruptions. Registration opens. Source: Dawn.

Still waiting on official confirmation

Question	Status
How long a single token stays valid	Unconfirmed. Tokens are issued weekly (bikes, Rs500 each) and every 10 days (cars, 10 litres each)
Scheme end date	Not announced; funding allocated for three months from 17 September
Public helpline number	None published. 9772 serves petrol pumps and dealers only
Method to check registration status	Not officially confirmed

For how the scheme works today, read the PM Fuel Relief Scheme guide.

Sources. Official: Radio Pakistan, 15 Sep 2026; Radio Pakistan, 17 Sep 2026; Radio Pakistan, 19 Sep 2026; Radio Pakistan, 19 Sep 2026; Radio Pakistan, 25 Sep 2026 and APP, 25 Sep 2026; Prime Minister's Office via Pakistan Today, 1-2 Oct 2026. News: Dawn, 13 Sep 2026; Dawn, 14 Sep 2026; Dawn, 16 Sep 2026; Dawn, 19 Sep 2026; Express Tribune, 19 Sep 2026; Express Tribune, 25 Sep 2026; Energy Update, 30 Sep 2026; Business Recorder, 30 Sep 2026; Business Recorder, 8 Oct 2026; The News, 8 Oct 2026; Pakistan Observer, 2 Oct 2026; Pakistan Observer, 3 Oct 2026; Profit by Pakistan Today, 6 Oct 2026; gari.pk, 7 Oct 2026.

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