ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by Rs1.54 and Rs2.16 per litre, respectively, according to an official notification.
Following the latest adjustment, petrol is now priced at Rs379.25 per litre, while the rate of high-speed diesel has risen to Rs395.82 per litre.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif introduced the Petrol Relief Scheme after fuel prices surged in the wake of the US-Iran war, providing eligible vehicle owners with a subsidy of Rs100 per litre on petrol.
Under the initiative, motorcycle and Qingqi rickshaw owners can avail themselves of the discounted rate for up to 20 litres of petrol per month. Owners of cars with engine capacities of up to 800cc are eligible for a monthly limit of 30 litres.
Eligible applicants can register through SMS by sending a message to 9771 in the following format:
REG CNIC-number Vehicle-registration-number First-word-of-province Vehicle-registration-date
After submitting the required details, applicants will receive an SMS confirming their registration.
Registered beneficiaries must obtain a token before visiting a petrol station to purchase subsidised fuel.
To receive the token, send TOK to 9771. A token number will be delivered by SMS and must be presented at the petrol station to claim the discount.
Once the transaction is completed, applicants will receive a confirmation message on their mobile phones.
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