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Pakistan Launches Targeted Fuel Subsidy for 9 Million Riders

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC · How we work

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Pakistan's government launched a targeted fuel subsidy for over 9 million low-income motorists.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the scheme last month to offset rising fuel costs.
Motorcycle and three-wheeler riders receive 500 rupees weekly, up to 2,000 rupees monthly.
Cars up to 800 cc get a 100-rupee per liter discount on up to 10 liters every 10 days.
Fuel prices have risen more than 50 % since the U.S.–Iran war began earlier this year.

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Pakistan's government launched a targeted fuel subsidy for over 9 million low-income motorists.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the scheme last month to offset rising fuel costs.
Motorcycle and three-wheeler riders receive 500 rupees weekly, up to 2,000 rupees monthly.
Cars up to 800 cc get a 100-rupee per liter discount on up to 10 liters every 10 days.
Fuel prices have risen more than 50 % since the U.S.–Iran war began earlier this year.