Scam alert · Fact check
Petrol Subsidy 786: Is It Real?
Quick answer
No. 786 is not an official petrol subsidy channel. Appears only on unofficial sites. Not supported by the official portal. Covered as a scam-debunking topic only — never as instructions. The PM Fuel Relief Scheme registers only by SMS to 9771, it is free, and nobody official will ask you to send your CNIC to 786 or to pay a fee.
Official channel vs 786
| SMS to 9771 (official) | 786 (not official) | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced by government | Yes | No |
| Cost | Free; Rs 1.25 + tax per SMS | Often asks for a fee or "charges" |
| Asks for OTP, PIN or bank details | Never | Often |
| Where you find it | Ministry of IT & Telecom announcement | Unofficial sites, forwards, social posts |
How to spot a petrol subsidy scam
- It gives a code other than 9771, such as 786.
- It has an "online application form" that asks for your CNIC, phone number or address.
- It asks for an OTP, PIN, password or mobile wallet details.
- It charges a "registration" or "approval" fee. Registration is free.
- It promises more litres or faster approval for money.
Also not federal registration channels
- pmfuelrelief.pk: Status unresolved — one source calls it official, another explicitly warns it is not. Do not publish as a registration destination until officially confirmed.
- 1000: Punjab CM Maryam Ko Batayn helpline only. Not a federal PM Fuel Relief Scheme channel.
Already sent your CNIC to 786? Do this
- Stop replying
Do not answer further messages or calls from that number or site.
- Never share an OTP or PIN
Nobody official needs it. A caller who asks for one is a scammer.
- Protect your money
If you shared bank or wallet details, call your bank or wallet provider on the number printed on your card or shown in its official app.
- Register the real way
Follow the 9771 registration steps from your own SIM.
کیا ۷۸۶ پٹرول سبسڈی اصلی ہے؟
نہیں۔ 786 سرکاری ذریعہ نہیں ہے۔ وزیرِ اعظم فیول ریلیف سکیم میں رجسٹریشن صرف 9771 پر ایس ایم ایس سے ہوتی ہے اور یہ مفت ہے۔ کسی کو اپنا شناختی کارڈ نمبر، او ٹی پی یا پن نہ دیں اور کوئی فیس ادا نہ کریں۔
Petrol subsidy 786: frequently asked questions
Is 786 the code for the petrol subsidy?
No. Appears only on unofficial sites. Not supported by the official portal. Covered as a scam-debunking topic only — never as instructions. The only federal registration channel we publish is SMS to 9771.
Can I check my petrol subsidy on 786?
No. 786 is not an official channel for registration, status or tokens. Use only SMS to 9771 for the federal scheme.
I sent my CNIC to 786 or a "786 website". What should I do?
Stop replying, do not share any OTP or PIN, and do not pay anything. If you shared bank or mobile wallet details, call your bank or wallet provider from the number printed on your card or in its official app. Then register properly by SMS to 9771.
Why do 786 messages and sites exist?
They copy the look of a real scheme to collect CNIC numbers, phone numbers or fees, or to earn from ads. A real government scheme announces its own channels; this one announced SMS to 9771.
How do I register for the real scheme?
Send REG with your CNIC, province letter and vehicle registration date to 9771. It is free; each SMS costs Rs 1.25 plus tax.
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Sources
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State news agency of Pakistan. Primary carrier of the PM's 13 September 2026 fuel relief announcement. Confirmed 20 L / 30 L monthly quotas, Rs. 100/L discount, and rollout dates.
Retrieved: 15 September 2026 -
Published a step-by-step registration video on 14 September 2026 confirming 9771 as the official SMS registration channel and the REG/TOK format.
Retrieved: 15 September 2026