The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the petrol price by Rs1.60 per litre while increasing the diesel rate by Rs1.64 per litre, according to a notification.
Following the revision, petrol will now cost Rs377.71 per litre and diesel Rs391.75 per litre. The notification said the new prices will take effect on October 23.
Petrol Relief Scheme offers discounted fuel to eligible owners
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Petrol Relief Scheme after petrol prices rose following the US-Iran war. Eligible motorcycle, Qingqi rickshaw and small-car owners receive a discount of Rs100 per litre on petrol.
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Motorcycle and Qingqi rickshaw owners can claim the discount on up to 20 litres a month, while vehicles with engines up to 800cc can get discounted petrol of up to 30 litres a month.
How applicants register and claim discounted petrol
Applicants register by sending an SMS to 9771 with 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, registered applicants must text TOK to 9771 to receive a token number. The token must be shown at the station to claim the discount, and a confirmation message is sent after the transaction.
