Islamabad: The government is set to introduce a digital, quota-based fuel distribution system for low-income motorists, with a final decision pending on limiting the scheme to motorcycles and rickshaws or extending it to small cars.
Officials said the system has been technically finalised after joint testing by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and relevant ministries, and is now awaiting cabinet approval.
The proposed mechanism will deliver targeted fuel subsidies through a mobile application, linking each user’s quota to their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and vehicle registration number. Consumers will generate digital vouchers via the app, which will be verified at fuel stations before fuel is dispensed within the approved quota.
Authorities said the system will automatically cap fuel supply based on allocated limits, ensuring that subsidised fuel is provided only to eligible users while helping control overall consumption.
To support implementation, petrol pumps will be required to use dedicated devices for voucher verification and may assign specific dispensers for subsidised fuel transactions involving two- and three-wheelers.
The initiative comes as the government faces mounting fiscal pressure from maintaining fuel price stability despite rising global oil costs. Officials say the targeted subsidy model is aimed at easing the burden on low-income groups while reducing the financial strain of across-the-board fuel subsidies.
The scheme is also being fast-tracked in response to potential supply disruptions and to ensure a more controlled and transparent fuel distribution system nationwide.
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