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Pakistan’s fuel subsidy reaches millions but excludes some users
9.5Mpeople
Pakistan’s information minister said more than 9.5 million people had received subsidised petrol under the fuel relief scheme.
Pakistan’s subsidised petrol scheme has reached more than 9.5 million people, according to an information minister. The programme provides targeted discounts to eligible motorcycles, rickshaws and small cars, while excluding larger cars, diesel vehicles and public transport.
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- 9.5Mpeople
AllegedPakistan’s information minister said more than 9.5 million people had received subsidised petrol under the fuel relief scheme.
“More than 9.5 million people have received subsidised petrol”
- 100PKR per litre
The scheme provides a discount of 100 Pakistani rupees per litre of petrol.
“offers 100 rupees ($0.36) off every litre of petrol”
The scheme is available to motorcycles, rickshaws and cars with engines of up to 800cc.
“owners of motorcycles, rickshaws and small cars”