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Petrol relief: Rs4,000 subsidy approved for motorcyclists in June
Key takeaways
- The decision was made during a review meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
- Officials informed the meeting that four installments of the subsidy scheme had already been successfully disbursed over the past two months on a biweekly basis.
- Under the latest phase of the programme, eligible beneficiaries are expected to receive a combined payment of Rs4,000 through the fifth and sixth installments during the current month.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to release the fifth and sixth installments of its Petrol Subsidy Scheme during June 2026, providing financial relief to motorcyclists, public transport operators, vehicle owners, and farmers affected by rising fuel prices.
The decision was made during a review meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
According to an official statement, the meeting reviewed the implementation of the fuel subsidy programme, which was launched to mitigate the impact of higher fuel costs resulting from regional tensions and war-related disruptions.
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