48 Hours: The Number That Just Convinced Pump Owners to Back the Fuel Relief Scheme
SBP promises fast reimbursement and a dedicated helpline as petroleum dealers pledge full cooperation with PM's Rs100/litre relief plan.
Petroleum dealers pledge support for Pakistan's fuel relief scheme after SBP promises 48-hour reimbursements and Rs25 billion in first-month funding.
Petroleum dealers and petrol pump owners' associations have welcomed the government's fuel relief scheme, pledging full cooperation after a briefing chaired by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik. The State Bank of Pakistan assured dealers that reimbursement claims would be processed within 48 hours, with the Ministry of IT confirming a dedicated control room and helpline (9772) to handle pump-related complaints.
The Money Is Already Moving
Minister Malik confirmed three months of funding has been allocated for the scheme, with Rs25 billion for the first month already transferred to the State Bank. He stressed close coordination among all stakeholders for effective, timely rollout.
The Bottom Line
A 48-hour reimbursement promise and Rs25 billion already in the bank turned dealer skepticism into cooperation — the real test now is whether that turnaround time holds once claims actually start flowing in at scale.
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