PM Shehbaz announces ‘relief scheme’ for bikes, autos, 800cc vehicles amid rising oil prices

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a “relief scheme” for users of motorcycles, autos and vehicles of up to 800cc to “alleviate the burden” of rising global oil prices. A statement issued by his office said the prime minister took “immediate notice of the recent tensions in the Middle East and the resulting surge in global oil prices, which is placing an increased burden on the public”. “The government is fully aware of the burden being placed on the public due to the increase in oil prices. In this hour of difficulty, we will not leave the public alone, ” he was quoted as saying in the statement. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced that a “special relief scheme” was being initiated for users of motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis and vehicles up to 800cc, under which they will “receive a relief of Rs100 per litre”. The statement explained that those having two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles will get a relief of Rs100 per litre for 20 litres per month, while those owning small vehicles of up to 800cc will get a relief of Rs100 per litre for 30 litres per month. More to follow

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