PM extends fuel subsidy for bikers, transport sector amid rising oil pressure

• Premier Shehbaz extends relief for motorcyclists, public and goods transport for one month

• Says people will not be left alone under any circumstances, directing strict monitoring to prevent fare and freight increases across country

• Motorcyclists continue to get Rs100/litre subsidy under targeted relief package

• Truckers, buses and inter-city transport to receive up to Rs100,000 monthly support

 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday decided to extend the fuel subsidy for motorcyclists as well as public and goods transport for one month, directing transporters not to raise fares or freight charges and calling for “effective monitoring” of relief measures, state media reported.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier has decided to continue relief measures for economically vulnerable segments of society amid the prevailing situation and extended the fuel subsidy scheme for another month.

وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا حالیہ صورتحال کے پیش نظر معاشی طور پر کمزور طبقے کو ریلیف کی فراہمی کے تسلسل کو قائم رکھنے کا فیصلہ

وزیرِ اعظم کا موٹر سائیکل سواروں، پبلک و گڈز ٹرانسپورٹ کیلئے گزشتہ ماہ دی جانے والی سبسڈی میں ایک ماہ کی مزید توسیع کا فیصلہ۔ اور وزیرِاعظم کی سفری… pic.twitter.com/IStQi918FL

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) April 30, 2026

“The prime minister has extended the fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transport and goods transporters by one month,” the statement said, adding that he also directed authorities to ensure strict and effective monitoring of the relief initiative.

اسلام آباد: 30 اپریل 2026.

وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے حالیہ صورتحال کے پیش نظر معاشی طور پر کمزور طبقے کو ریلیف کی فراہمی کے تسلسل کو قائم رکھنے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے.

وزیرِ اعظم نے موٹر سائیکل سواروں، پبلک و گڈز ٹرانسپورٹ کیلئے گزشتہ ماہ دی جانے والی سبسڈی میں ایک ماہ کی مزید…

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) April 30, 2026

Reaffirming the government’s stance, PM Shehbaz said providing relief to the common man remained the top priority of the administration.

“The people will not be left alone under any circumstances,” the premier said, expressing hope that the regional situation would improve soon, allowing fuel prices to stabilise.

The subsidy extension follows targeted relief measures announced earlier this month for motorcyclists, farmers and transporters aimed at cushioning the impact of global oil price shocks amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.

Under the package, motorcyclists are receiving a subsidy of Rs100 per litre, capped at 20 litres per month for three months.

Truck operators transporting 80–85 per cent of essential food items are being provided direct support of Rs70,000 per month, while large transport vehicles are receiving Rs80,000 per month. Inter-city public service vehicles are being given Rs100,000 per month to help stabilise fares.

The provinces have taken the lead in implementing subsidised fuel quotas, collectively pooling around Rs200 billion for three months under the National Finance Commission (NFC) distribution formula — including approximately Rs100 billion from Punjab, Rs51–52 billion from Sindh, Rs15 billion from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and around Rs8–9 billion from Balochistan.

A day earlier, addressing a federal cabinet meeting, the prime minister said consultations were ongoing with provinces regarding the extension of fuel subsidies. He also noted that the country’s weekly oil import bill had surged to $800 million from around $300 million before the outbreak of the conflict, reflecting the pressure of global energy price shocks.