Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expanded the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme.
- 20-year-old motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqi rickshaws are now eligible for the scheme.
- Owners can now benefit from Rs 100 per liter on up to 20 liters of petrol per month.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate inclusion of 20-year-old motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqi rickshaws in the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, providing further relief to the public.
The directive, effective from January 1, 2006, will allow owners and drivers of these vehicles to benefit from the scheme, which was previously limited to newer models.
The Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme offers Rs 100 per liter in relief on up to 20 liters of petrol per month for motorcycles, rickshaws, and other two/three-wheelers, while cars with engines of up to 800cc are eligible for the same relief on up to 30 liters per month.
The scheme is designed to assist non-commercial users and one vehicle per user or owner, ensuring that the benefits reach those who rely on two/three-wheelers for their daily commuting and livelihoods.
The Economic Coordination Committee has approved Rs 75 billion for the scheme, which is being managed through a digital Fuel Pass System.
This expansion of the scheme is aimed at facilitating more people, particularly those who depend on older two/three-wheelers for their daily needs.
The decision is expected to provide significant relief to a large number of individuals who may not have been eligible under the previous scheme.
With the new inclusion, the scheme now covers a broader range of vehicles, ensuring that more people can benefit from the fuel relief.
