Fuel Relief Scheme 2026: Register by 9771 SMS and Use Your Token

What the scheme gives you

The Ministry of IT says the scheme provides Rs 100 per litre of relief for eligible non-commercial two- and three-wheelers and cars up to 800cc. It uses a digital Fuel Pass System, with registration by SMS and token validation at the pump.

The 14 September 2026 ministry notice gives 20 litres per month for two- and three-wheelers in 5-litre weekly tokens, and 30 litres per month for cars in 10-litre tokens every ten days. The token discount is therefore Rs 500 or Rs 1,000, respectively.

Who qualifies

The September 14 Ministry of IT notice initially listed motorcycles and three-wheelers registered on or after 1 January 2011, and cars up to 800cc registered on or after 1 January 2006. A 19 September government update says implementation began to include 20-year-old motorcycles, rickshaws and Chingchi rickshaws. That later change means the earlier two-wheeler cutoff should not be treated as final.

The ECC approval limits relief to non-commercial users and one vehicle per user or owner. Your mobile number, CNIC and vehicle details must pass the official registration checks; use the scheme site or official reply for a decision on your exact vehicle.

• **Motorcycles and three-wheelers:** the later government update includes vehicles as old as 20 years; confirm the exact registration-date rule through 9771 for your vehicle.
• **Cars up to 800cc:** the Ministry of IT's September 14 notice listed cars registered on or after 1 January 2006.
• **Your phone:** send REG from the SIM linked to your own CNIC, as required by the scheme's identity check.

Step 1: Register by SMS on 9771

The Ministry of IT publishes this format: REG [CNIC] [VehicleNumber] [ProvinceLetter] [RegistrationDate]. Send the complete message to 9771 from your own phone. The official scheme page provides examples of the date and province code; copy its current format exactly before sending.

Radio Pakistan reported on 17 September 2026 that the registration SMS was made free. A fee shown in an older undated page should not be used as the current charge. Never pay an agent to send the message for you.

Step 2: Get a token and use it at the pump

After registration is confirmed, send TOK to 9771 before you travel. The Ministry of IT says the two- or three-wheeler token covers 5 litres for seven days; the car token covers 10 litres for ten days. Show the message to the pump operator for verification.

The operator uses a dedicated mobile application for redemption. The ministry describes this as an operator tool; it does not tell motorists to download an app to register. Ask the pump to confirm it participates before fuelling.

Is the 9771 registration SMS free?

Yes. Radio Pakistan reported on 17 September 2026 that registration SMS messages to 9771 were made free on the Prime Minister’s directions. An undated scheme page had earlier displayed Rs 1.25 plus tax, so the dated government update is the better current source.

If your carrier still shows a charge, keep the message and ask the carrier or the scheme support channel to explain it. Do not treat a payment request from a private number as an official registration fee.

Sources and dates

The September 14 Ministry of IT notice supplies the REG and TOK steps, token periods, vehicle categories and rates. The September 14 ECC release confirms the one-vehicle and non-commercial limits. The September 17 government report states registration SMS became free, while the September 19 report records the older two-wheeler expansion.

The official scheme site may change operating details. Check its dated notice and the response from 9771 for your case; this guide does not guarantee approval or availability at a particular pump.

Verification and data

The Fuel Pass System links the registration message to identity and vehicle records. The Ministry of IT names NADRA among the agencies supporting the digital system and describes CNIC-linked checks and token verification at participating pumps.

If a registration is rejected, compare your CNIC, plate number, province letter and date with the vehicle documents. Do not send identity details to a different number because an advertisement says it can fix the record.

If the token does not work

First check whether your token is still valid: the ministry says seven days for two- and three-wheelers, ten days for cars. Then check whether the pump participates and whether the token has already been redeemed.

If the operator refuses a valid token, keep the 9771 messages and note the pump location and date. The Petroleum Division directed OGRA to act against pumps denying eligible customers the relief, according to its 24 September notice.

• **Token age:** two- and three-wheeler tokens last seven days; car tokens last ten days under the Ministry of IT notice. Request a fresh TOK after the valid period and scheme interval.
• **Quota use:** the quota can be used in one transaction only. A token already used at a pump will not give a second discount.
• **Pump participation:** the discount applies at participating pumps. Ask the attendant to confirm before fuelling.
• **Registration match:** the vehicle registration and CNIC must match what you sent in the REG message. A mismatch means registration must be repeated with the correct details.

Scams and fake sites

Use only 9771 and the official site, pmfuelrelief.pk. Do not send your CNIC to a number or site that is not named in an official release. Nobody needs your PIN or one-time password to register. A caller or agent who offers to register you for a fee should be refused and reported.

Worked example: a car token

A car owner with a qualifying 800cc vehicle receives a 10-litre token after sending TOK to 9771. At Rs 100 relief per litre, a fully used token reduces the bill by Rs 1,000; three such tokens reach the 30-litre monthly limit if the scheme rules and verification allow them.

The example shows the arithmetic, not a guaranteed payment. A motorcyclist’s 5-litre token would represent up to Rs 500 relief and expire after seven days under the ministry notice.