# Millions of Pakistanis receive government fuel relief, but some miss out

https://mins.news/en/item/89820

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-07 14:02 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/millions-of-pakistanis-get-government-fuel-relief-but-some-miss-out?traffic_source=rss

> Pakistan says more than 9.5 million people have received discounted petrol through a scheme for motorcycles, rickshaws and small cars. Some users say the assistance is inadequate, while an economist warns that a government fuel levy is adding to inflation and raising revenue.

## Related coverage

- [Pakistan announces fuel subsidy for low-income motorcycle users](https://mins.news/en/video/93473) — Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-09