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Petroleum Relief Package

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 In a welcome move for low-income citizens in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shahbaz Shareef has announced a surprise Petroleum Relief Package. This package includes a subsidy of Rs 50 per litre on petrol for the owners of 800 cc cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws. The announcement of this relief package is particularly timely, given the current economic climate in Pakistan. Rising fuel prices have been a major concern for many low-income families who rely on vehicles to earn a living, such as rickshaw drivers and delivery workers. With this subsidy, they will be able to save a significant amount on their fuel costs, which could help alleviate some of their financial burden. https://twitter.com/thepakistan2021/status/1637793575961329667?s=20 This package is also aimed at encouraging the use of more fuel-efficient vehicles. By offering the subsidy only to those with 800 cc cars or smaller, the government hopes to promote the use of more fuel-efficient vehicles, which would not only help to ...