The Sindh government has opened registration for a Rs2,000 petrol subsidy for eligible motorcyclists under a broader relief package announced amid soaring fuel prices in the backdrop of Middle East crisis.
The relief package was announced as Pakistan faces mounting pressure from rising fuel costs amid worsening global energy situation.
With the escalation of the US-Israel war on Iran, global energy prices have climbed sharply, prompting governments to introduce emergency measures to curb fuel use.
Both the federal government and provincial administrations have introduced austerity steps and targeted subsidies, including cuts in fuel quotas for officials, transport support and direct relief for farmers and motorcyclists.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said that citizens can now register for the subsidy through the Excise Department’s online portal, while ownership transfer and verification facilities have also been eased to help people complete the process quickly.
The subsidy, meant for 20 litres of fuel, will be provided to each eligible motorcyclist for April and transferred directly into the applicant’s bank account after registration and verification.