How to Apply Online for Fuel Relief in Pakistan (2026)

Two separate programmes — two different application processes.This page covers both. ThePM Fuel Relief Scheme (federal) uses SMS to 9771. The Maryam Ko Batayn programme (Punjab) uses the mkb.punjab.gov.pk portal. They are entirely separate.

mkb.org.pk does not process government applications.This site is an independent information resource. We never collect your CNIC, OTP, bank details, income, or address.

PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026 — How to Register (Federal)

The PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026 was announced on 13 September 2026. Registration is done by sending a single SMS from your own CNIC-registered mobile number. There is no website registration and no in-person office visit required.

Scam alert: Registration for the PM Fuel Relief Scheme is done by SMS to9771 only — as confirmed by the Ministry of IT & Telecom. It is free to register. If any website, agent, or person asks you to pay a fee, enter your CNIC online, or share an OTP, it is a fraud. Ignore such requests.

Step 1 — Check eligibility

You are eligible if you own a motorcycle, auto-rickshaw, motorcycle-rickshaw (Qingqi/Chingchi), or any two- or three-wheeler, OR a car with engine capacity up to 800cc. Your vehicle must be registered in your own name. See eligibility criteriafor full details.

Step 2 — Prepare your information

  • Your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes, no spaces)
  • The first letter of your province — e.g. S for Sindh.Only Sindh = S is confirmed. All other province codes have not been officially published. Check your CNIC or official channels to confirm your province letter before sending the SMS. A wrong code means a failed registration.
  • Your vehicle registration date in DDMMYYYY format (e.g. 2 September 2026 → 02092026)
  • A SIM registered under the same CNIC as above — you must use this SIM to send the SMS

Step 3 — Send the registration SMS

SMS Format — Send to 9771
REG [CNIC] [Province letter] [DDMMYYYY]
Example (Sindh, registered 2 Sep 2026):REG 1234567890123 S 02092026
  • Send from the SIM registered under the same CNIC
  • No dashes, spaces, or symbols in the CNIC
  • No spaces in the date
  • Province letter: first letter of your province (Sindh = S; confirm for other provinces)
  • Each SMS costs Rs. 1.25 plus tax

Step 4 — You receive a confirmation SMS

After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation SMS on the same number. If you receive an error message, check the format of your SMS and that your SIM is registered under the correct CNIC.

Step 5 — Request a fuel token each time you need petrol

Once registered, you get subsidised petrol by requesting a token. Send:

Token Request — Send to 9771
TOK

You receive a token by SMS. Show the token at the petrol pump to get the Rs. 100/litre discount.

→ Check your eligibility | → Required documents | → Current petrol price

Maryam Ko Batayn (MKB) Programme — How to Apply (Punjab)

Punjab programme only. The MKB programme is administered by the Government of Punjab. It is a separate scheme from the federal PM Fuel Relief Scheme and has its own registration process, eligibility criteria, and portal.

To apply for the Punjab Maryam Ko Batayn programme, you use the official government portal at mkb.punjab.gov.pk.

Steps to apply through the MKB Punjab portal

  1. Visit the official portal: Go tomkb.punjab.gov.pk(the Government of Punjab portal — not a third-party website).
  2. Register or log in: Create an account using your CNIC and CNIC-registered mobile number. You will receive an OTP to verify your identity.
  3. Complete your profile: Provide your personal and household information as required by the portal.
  4. Submit your application: Follow the portal's application steps and submit your information for verification.
  5. Track your status: After submission, you can check your application status through the portal using your CNIC.

Need help with the MKB Punjab application?

Call the Punjab CM MKB Helpline: 1000. This helpline is for the Punjab programme only. It is not connected to the federal PM Fuel Relief Scheme.

→ MKB Punjab eligibility criteria | → Required documents (Punjab)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026?

You apply by sending an SMS from your own CNIC-registered SIM. The format is: REG [13-digit CNIC] [Province letter] [Vehicle registration date in DDMMYYYY format] — sent to 9771. Registration is free. Each SMS costs Rs. 1.25 plus tax.

Is there a website to apply for the PM Fuel Relief Scheme?

The officially confirmed registration channel is SMS to 9771, as published by the Ministry of IT & Telecom on 14 September 2026. mkb.org.pk is an independent information site and does not process government applications. Do not enter your CNIC or personal details on any website that claims to register you for the scheme — SMS is the correct method.

How do I apply for the Maryam Ko Batayn (MKB) programme?

Applications for the Punjab MKB programme are submitted through the official mkb.punjab.gov.pk portal. You can also call the Punjab CM MKB Helpline 1000 for assistance. The MKB programme is separate from the federal PM Fuel Relief Scheme and has its own application process.

My 9771 registration SMS failed — what should I check?

Check that: (1) your SIM is registered under the same CNIC as in the SMS; (2) your CNIC is 13 digits with no spaces; (3) the vehicle registration date is in DDMMYYYY format with no spaces or symbols; (4) the province letter is correct — only Sindh = S is officially confirmed by name; (5) you sent the message to 9771, not to any other number.

Maryam Ko Batayn is an independent informational website.mkb.org.pk is an independent, unofficial information site. It is not affiliated with the Government of Pakistan, the Government of Punjab, or the official mkb.punjab.gov.pk portal.Editorial content is researched and fact-checked by the editorial team and is not produced or reviewed by any government department.

Sources

  1. Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)Official State Source

    State news agency of Pakistan. Primary carrier of the PM's 13 September 2026 fuel relief announcement. Confirmed 20 L / 30 L monthly quotas, Rs. 100/L discount, and rollout dates.

    Retrieved: 15 September 2026
  2. Ministry of IT and Telecom, Government of Pakistan (@MoitOfficial)Official Government Source

    Published a step-by-step registration video on 14 September 2026 confirming 9771 as the official SMS registration channel and the REG/TOK format.

    Retrieved: 15 September 2026
  3. mkb.org.pk original siteInternal Editorial Note

    Original published content from mkb.org.pk as scraped on 2026-09-15. Used as the primary migration source for pages with contentStatus=migrate or migrate-expand. Content has been reviewed, corrected for factual accuracy, and rewritten where required.

    Retrieved: 15 September 2026