ISLAMABAD, November 10, 2026: The government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have agreed in principle to expand fuel relief measures for consumers, with proposals under consideration to include vehicles up to 1,000cc, tractors and public transport, JI leader Liaquat Baloch said on Tuesday.
Speaking to reporters after the latest round of negotiations between government and Jamaat-e-Islami committees, Baloch said both sides had agreed on the need to provide greater relief to the public amid rising fuel costs.
He said the two sides had completed 10 rounds of negotiations focused on the abolition of the petroleum levy, reduction in fuel prices and expansion of existing relief measures.
According to Baloch, the government cited the prevailing international conflict situation as a factor affecting fuel prices and economic conditions.
However, he said both sides agreed to work towards expanding the scope and duration of relief for consumers.
The Jamaat-e-Islami delegation proposed extending fuel relief to vehicles with engine capacities of up to 1,000cc, agricultural tractors and public transport.
Baloch said the government had shown considerable willingness to include small vehicles and tractors in the proposed relief arrangements.
He added that government representatives acknowledged that abolishing the petroleum levy could provide financial relief to consumers.
According to the JI leader, the government has begun preparing a plan regarding the petroleum levy and is expected to present a programme covering the period until the next federal budget.
He said discussions would continue on the proposed measures and their implementation.
Although the talks resulted in an agreement to pursue broader relief, no final decision was announced on the abolition of the petroleum levy or the inclusion of additional vehicle categories.
The negotiations come amid public concerns over fuel prices and the financial burden on households, farmers and transport operators.