Government fuel subsidy program aids 9 million people
The government fuel subsidy program has about 10 million registrations, with roughly 9,700 fuel stations serving consumers, senators were told on October 12.
About 9 million people have benefited, officials told the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum on October 12, 2026.
Registrations stand at 10 million, and about 9,700 fuel stations are serving consumers.
The committee chairman questioned limited cuts in petroleum prices despite new consignments and sufficient stocks.
Officials said prices were once reviewed monthly, with daily analysis introduced during the Iran-Israel war.
The committee asked Inter Gas System for its termination criteria and a list of affected workers, and also discussed gas connection delays in Quetta.