ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised diesel prices for the next three days, while the petrol price has been kept unchanged, according to a notification.
The diesel rate has been increased by Rs1.91 per litre to Rs393.66 per litre, the notification said.
Meanwhile, the petrol price remains unchanged at Rs377.71 per litre.
The new petroleum product prices will remain in effect until October 26, according to the notification.
Petrol Relief Scheme:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Petrol Relief Scheme following a rise in petrol prices after the US-Iran war, offering eligible motorcycle, Qingqi rickshaw and small-car owners a discount of Rs100 per litre on petrol.
Under the scheme, motorcycle and Qingqi rickshaw owners can receive the discount on up to 20 litres of petrol per month, while owners of vehicles with engines up to 800cc are eligible for discounted petrol of up to 30 litres per month.
How to register for the Petrol Relief Scheme
Applicants can register by sending an SMS to 9771 containing the following information:
REG, CNIC number, vehicle registration number, first word of the province name and vehicle registration date.
Once registration is complete, applicants will receive a confirmation message on their mobile phones.
How to obtain a petrol token
Before visiting a petrol station, registered applicants must send TOK to 9771 to receive a token number by SMS.
The token number must be presented at the petrol station to claim the discounted petrol. A confirmation message will be sent once the transaction is completed