ECC approves Rs75bn for PM’s fuel relief scheme
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved Rs75 billion as a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) for the implementation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s fuel relief scheme for lower-income consumers. The ECC meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved the Petroleum Division’s proposal for targeted relief following the recent increase in…
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs75 billion as a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's fuel relief scheme. The scheme aims to provide targeted relief to lower-income consumers amid recent increases in petroleum prices. Under the scheme, two- and three-wheelers will receive Rs500 per week, while cars up to 800cc will receive Rs1,000 for 10 days.
The relief will only be available to non-commercial users and one vehicle per user or owner. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication will manage the Fuel Pass System (FPS) for digital administration and transparent disbursement.
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