ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The government has finalised a digital fuel rationing plan that will use mobile applications to distribute subsidised petrol to motorcycle and rickshaw users, as part of efforts to ease the impact of rising global oil prices and reduce consumption.
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The system, developed in collaboration with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority and relevant ministries, will allocate fuel quotas to users based on their vehicle registration and CNIC. Authorities are still considering whether the programme should also cover small cars up to 800cc.
Under the proposed mechanism, consumers will generate digital vouchers through an app, which petrol pump operators will verify before dispensing fuel. The system will automatically enforce limits, ensuring users receive only their assigned quota.
Fuel stations will be required to install dedicated devices and allocate specific pumps for subsidised fuel. Meanwhile, oil marketing companies will designate focal persons at each outlet to oversee operations and handle complaints, ensuring smooth implementation.
The initiative comes as Pakistan faces mounting pressure on fuel supplies due to global disruptions, particularly those linked to instability in the Middle East and shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials say the scheme aims not only to support low-income commuters but also to promote more responsible fuel usage through controlled distribution and pricing measures.
