One rule used to stop many riders from using their fuel relief at all: to use the weekly token, you had to buy at least five litres of petrol in one visit. For riders topping up with two or three litres, that made the benefit useless on most days. The PM Petrol Relief Scheme 9771 has now removed that condition, so eligible motorcycle, Qingqi and rickshaw users can use their Rs 500 weekly token for a smaller purchase too.
This guide explains what the removal means, who it helps, how the token still works at the pump, and which old claims to stop believing. All figures below come from government announcements and reputable reporting.
Old Rule vs New Rule
The change is simple, but it matters daily. The comparison below shows what is different now.
Point
Old Rule
New Rule
Minimum purchase
5 litres in one visit
No minimum
Token value
Rs 500 weekly
Rs 500 weekly, unchanged
SMS cost
Charged at first
Free for eligible users
Vehicle age limit
15 years
20 years
Tokens per month
Up to 4
Up to 4, unchanged
What It Means at the Pump
The removal does not change the token’s value. It changes when you can use it:
Small top-ups count: Buying less than five litres no longer blocks the token. You use it according to your actual need.
Same weekly value: The token is still worth Rs 500 per week for eligible two- and three-wheelers, up to four tokens a month.
No deduction: The full token value should reach you, with no service charge taken at the station.
One token per week: The weekly rhythm has not changed. You cannot collect unused tokens in bulk or use two in one week.
Verification still applies: The station still verifies the token through the official system before applying the relief.
For example, a rider buying three litres every few days previously had to buy five litres at once or skip the benefit. Now that rider can present a valid weekly token for the smaller purchase.
Who Benefits Most
Daily commuters: Riders who refuel little and often, not in one full tank.
Delivery riders: Workers depending on short, frequent trips and small top-ups.
Owners of older bikes: The 15-to-20-year age rise brings vehicles registered on or after 1 January 2006 into the scheme.
Low-income households: Families for whom a five-litre purchase in one visit was a burden.
Eligibility Check
Run through this check before assuming you qualify:
Vehicle type: Motorcycle, Qingqi or rickshaw, or another qualifying three-wheeler.
Non-commercial use: The scheme covers non-commercial users only.
One vehicle: Relief is limited to one vehicle per user or owner.
Vehicle age: Registered on or after 1 January 2006, within the 20-year limit.
Matching records: CNIC, vehicle number and registration date must match official records.
Own-CNIC SIM: The SMS must come from a number registered against your own CNIC.
Category
Relief
Cycle
Two- and three-wheelers
Rs 500 per token
Weekly, up to 4 a month
Cars up to 800cc
Rs 100 per litre, 10 litres
Every 10 days, up to 3 a month
The removal applies to the two- and three-wheeler token only. The car arrangement, ten days and ten litres, is unchanged.
How to Use the Token
Register once: Send REG with your CNIC number, vehicle number, province letter and registration date to 9771.
Wait for confirmation: The system verifies your CNIC, SIM and vehicle record before confirming.
Request before you go: Send TOK to 9771 before visiting a participating petrol station.
Show and verify: Present the token message at the station for verification, then receive the relief.
Keep the message: Do not delete the token message until the relief has been applied.
Paying an agent: Registration is free. Anyone charging a fee is not acting for the scheme.
Using a wrong number: Messages go only to 9771, never to a personal number shared on social media.
Sharing CNIC details: Enter your CNIC only in the official SMS to 9771, not on random websites claiming an online check.
Trusting old posts: Pre-update articles still describe the five-litre rule. Check the date of anything you read.
Status Note
Rules have already changed once during the rollout, and funding was initially approved for the first three months. Confirm current rules on the official portal and through 9771 replies before depending on a token.
Contact and Helpline Details
No telephone helpline number could be verified, so none is printed here. Use only these official channels.
Removing the five-litre limit is a small rule change with a large practical effect: eligible riders no longer have to reshape refuelling habits to fit the scheme. The token is unchanged at Rs 500 a week, SMS is free, and vehicles up to 20 years old are included. Register once through 9771, request a token with TOK before each visit, and use only official channels. Ignore fee-charging agents and old posts repeating the five-litre rule, and confirm current rules before travelling.
FAQs
What does the removal of the five-litre limit mean?
Eligible two- and three-wheeler users no longer have to buy at least five litres in one visit to use their Rs 500 weekly token.
No. The weekly token is still Rs 500, up to four a month, for eligible motorcycles, Qingqi vehicles and rickshaws.
Do I need to register again after this change?
No. Registration is one-time. If you are already registered on 9771, the revised rule applies to your existing token cycle.
Which vehicles are covered?
Motorcycles, Qingqi vehicles and rickshaws for the weekly token, and cars up to 800cc for the separate ten-day relief. Non-commercial users only, one vehicle per owner.
Is registration really free?
Yes. Registration and related SMS messages have been made free. Anyone asking for a fee is not acting on behalf of the scheme.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
