Sasta Petrol Scheme — Understanding Pakistan's Fuel Relief Programmes
"Sasta Petrol" (cheap petrol) is a popular term for government fuel-relief in Pakistan. In 2026, two separate programmes carry this label — a federal programme (PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026, SMS to 9771) and a Punjab provincial programme (Maryam Ko Batayn petrol relief). They have different authorities, different eligibility, and different registration processes.
1. PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026 — Federal Programme
The PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026 was announced on 13 September 2026 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Administered by the Ministry of IT and Telecom, it provides a discount of Rs. 100 per litreon petrol for registered vehicle owners throughout Pakistan, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Discount
- Rs. 100/litre on petrol
- Motorcycles & rickshaws
- Up to 20 L/month
- Cars up to 800cc
- Up to 30 L/month
- How to register
- SMS to 9771
- Registration cost
- Free (SMS Rs. 1.25 + tax)
What the federal scheme covers
Eligible vehicles include motorcycles, auto-rickshaws, Qingqi/Chingchi, and all other two- and three-wheelers, plus cars with engine capacity up to 800cc. The vehicle must be registered in your own name, and the SIM you use to register must also be registered under your CNIC.
After registration, you collect petrol using digital tokens requested by SMS. The discount is applied at participating petrol stations. For complete step-by-step instructions and eligibility details, see the guides below.
2. Punjab Maryam Ko Batayn — Provincial Petrol Relief
The Punjab government, through the Maryam Ko Batayn (MKB) programme, operates a petrol-relief component for eligible families in Punjab. Registration and applications are handled through the officialmkb.punjab.gov.pkportal, or by calling the Punjab CM Helpline 1000.
Federal vs Punjab — Quick Comparison
| Feature | PM Fuel Relief 2026 (Federal) | MKB Petrol Relief (Punjab) |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Government of Pakistan | Government of Punjab |
| Coverage | All of Pakistan (incl. AJK, GB) | Punjab province only |
| Discount | Rs. 100/litre on petrol | Provincial notification — verify at portal |
| Register via | SMS to 9771 | mkb.punjab.gov.pk or Helpline 1000 |
| Eligible vehicles | Motorcycles/rickshaws; cars ≤800cc | Programme-specific — see portal |
| Cost to register | Free (SMS Rs. 1.25 + tax) | Free |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Sasta Petrol" scheme?
"Sasta Petrol" (cheap petrol) is the popular Pakistani term for government fuel-relief programmes. In 2026, two separate programmes use this name: the federal PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026 (SMS to 9771) and the Punjab government's MKB petrol-relief component. They have different authorities, coverage, and registration methods.
Is the Sasta Petrol scheme the same as PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026?
The PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026 is the federal programme — it applies across all of Pakistan and is registered via SMS to 9771. Punjab also has a separate petrol-relief component through the Maryam Ko Batayn programme at mkb.punjab.gov.pk. They are distinct programmes.
How do I register for the federal Sasta Petrol / PM Fuel Relief scheme?
Send an SMS to 9771: REG [CNIC] [Province Letter] [Vehicle Reg Date DDMMYYYY]. Registration is free. Each SMS costs Rs. 1.25 plus tax. For step-by-step guidance, see our Apply Online page.
How do I apply for Punjab MKB petrol relief?
Visit the official mkb.punjab.gov.pk portal or call the Punjab CM Helpline 1000. Helpline 1000 is Punjab-only and is not related to the federal 9771 scheme.
Maryam Ko Batayn is an independent informational website.mkb.org.pk is an independent, unofficial information site. It is not affiliated with the Government of Pakistan, the Government of Punjab, or the official mkb.punjab.gov.pk portal.Editorial content is researched and fact-checked by the editorial team and is not produced or reviewed by any government department.
Sources
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 2026Pakistan's leading English-language daily. Independently corroborated the scheme announcement, monthly quotas (20 L two-wheelers / 30 L cars up to 800cc), and SMS registration via 9771.
Retrieved: 15 September 2026Published 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 2026Internal editorial decision, synthesis, or annotation. Not a primary source. Used only for editorial notes such as the province-code warning.