The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the petrol price by Rs3.63 per litre while raising the diesel price by 31 paisa per litre, according to a notification.
The new petrol price is Rs390.23 per litre, while diesel will cost Rs396.96 per litre. The revised rates take effect on October 16, the notification said.
Petrol Relief Scheme discounts for vehicle owners
Under the Petrol Relief Scheme, motorcycle and Cingchi rickshaw owners receive a Rs100 per litre discount on up to 20 litres of petrol a month. Owners of vehicles with engines up to 800cc can buy discounted petrol of up to 30 litres per month.
Registration and token steps for discounted petrol
Applicants must first register by sending an SMS to 9771 containing the word REG, their CNIC number, vehicle registration number, the first word of their province name and the vehicle registration date. A confirmation message follows once registration is complete.
Before visiting a petrol station, applicants should text TOK to 9771 and receive a token number by SMS. They present the token at the station to claim the discount, and a confirmation message is sent after the transaction.
