Petroleum Dealers Extend Full Support to PM Fuel Relief Scheme: Ali Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 24, 2026)
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik chaired a meeting on Thursday to review payments under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, as well as supply chain, transportation, and logistics arrangements to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products nationwide.
The meeting was attended by representatives from:
- Pakistan Railways
- OGRA (Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority)
- Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC)
- Oil marketing companies (OMCs)
- Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA)
- All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPDA)
- Relevant officials.
Malik expressed gratitude to the petroleum dealers' associations for their cooperation and unwavering support for the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme. He emphasized that the government is taking all necessary measures to maintain uninterrupted fuel supplies in case of any law and order situations or road closures.
He directed all relevant stakeholders to make advance arrangements and ensure the smooth movement of petroleum products.
Additional Secretary Railways assured the meeting that Pakistan Railways would prioritize providing train bogies for high-speed diesel (HSD) transportation, particularly to guarantee continuity of supplies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during any disruptions to road transportation.
The Minister instructed Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to prepare for adequate fuel availability at its depots. PSO reported having already arranged additional stocks at critical depots to prevent any supply disruptions.
OGRA informed the meeting about a dedicated control room established for crisis management and coordination, ensuring continuous petroleum product availability at retail outlets.
Malik also directed steps to be taken to ensure uninterrupted crude oil supply and product dispatch for Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) to prevent any shutdown due to logistical constraints.
The meeting reviewed the payment mechanism under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme. It was reported that, as of Thursday, payments had been made to over 8,500 out of approximately 10,000 petrol pumps, with this number increasing daily.
Malik instructed the swift resolution of minor issues like account number mismatches to expedite payments to remaining eligible pumps and ensure continued public access to the scheme benefits.
He further directed OGRA to take action against any petrol pump found denying eligible customers the fuel relief provided under the scheme.
Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association Chairman Malik Khuda Baksh expressed satisfaction with the scheme's successful implementation and assured ongoing association support. He stated that dealers are fully cooperating with the government’s efforts.