Registration for Pakistan’s new fuel subsidy opened on September 14, 2026, and takes just one SMS. This guide walks through exactly how to register, who qualifies, and when the discount becomes active in your area.
Step 1: Confirm You’re Eligible
Before registering, check that your vehicle qualifies.
Motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqi rickshaws qualify for relief on up to 20 litres of petrol per month.
Cars with engines up to 800cc qualify for relief on up to 30 litres per month.
Vehicles with engines larger than 800cc are not eligible under this scheme.
Step 2: Send the Registration SMS
Registration runs through a system built jointly by NADRA, provincial governments, and telecom operators.
Send TOK to 9771 from the mobile number registered to your CNIC.
The system cross-checks your registration against national databases to confirm eligibility before issuing a token.
Step 3: Receive Your Fuel Token
Once verified, you’ll receive a digital fuel token via SMS. This token is what you present at the pump to apply the Rs 100 per litre discount.
Keep the confirmation message accessible on your phone, since you’ll need to show it at participating stations.
Step 4: Use Your Discount at the Pump
Present your token when refueling at a participating station. The Rs 100 discount applies automatically, up to your monthly litre quota.
Fuel purchased beyond your monthly quota is charged at the regular, non-subsidized rate.
When Does the Subsidy Start in Your City?
The rollout happens in two phases.
Islamabad: live from the night between Monday and Tuesday, the first city to go active.
Rest of Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan: live from the night between Wednesday and Thursday.
If you register before your region’s rollout date, your token should activate automatically once the scheme goes live in your area.
How Much Will You Save?
At the current petrol price of Rs 375.82 per litre, the math works out as follows:
| Vehicle Type | Monthly Quota | Max Monthly Saving |
| Motorcycle / rickshaw / Qingqi | 20 litres | Rs 2,000 |
| Car up to 800cc | 30 litres | Rs 3,000 |
These figures shift slightly as the base petrol price changes under the daily pricing mechanism, but the Rs 100 per litre discount itself stays fixed.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Didn’t receive a confirmation message? Wait a few minutes before resending, since the system may be processing high registration volumes at launch.
- Registered but the scheme hasn’t started in your city yet? Your token should still activate once your region’s rollout date arrives — no need to re-register.
- Own more than one eligible vehicle? Registration details for multiple-vehicle households haven’t been fully clarified in early announcements; check official government channels for updates as the scheme rolls out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for the fuel subsidy?
Send TOK to 9771 from your registered mobile number. You’ll receive a digital fuel token by SMS once eligibility is confirmed.
Is there a registration deadline?
No deadline has been announced. Registration opened September 14, 2026, and appears to remain open on an ongoing basis.
Do I need to register again each month?
Early announcements don’t specify a renewal requirement. This guide will be updated once the government clarifies renewal or expiry details.
Can I use the subsidy at any petrol station?
The subsidy applies at participating stations under the government’s registered network. Availability at every individual station nationwide may take time to roll out fully.
For full details on eligibility, pricing context, and why the subsidy was introduced, see our complete fuel subsidy explainer.
