IMF Pushes Government to Stop Ministers' Free Petrol Benefit
The government is thinking about reducing how much petrol ministers and other cabinet members can use in the next year’s budget.
Sources say the government, pressured by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has come up with different ideas to save money.
They might cut down on how much petrol federal ministers and other cabinet members can use next year.
The government currently spends around Rs. 2-5.3 million every month on petrol for cabinet members.
Cabinet members get 350 liters of petrol per month for cars up to 1500 cc, while those with bigger cars like Land Cruisers, BMWs, and Jeeps get 900 liters per month.
Before, cabinet members could use 580 liters of petrol per month for cars up to 1500 cc, and 1500 liters per month for bigger cars.
On average, a minister spends about Rs. 98,000 per month on petrol for a small car.
Right now, there are 21 federal ministers, state ministers, special assistants, and advisors.
The IMF wants the government to spend less money, which is why they’re considering these changes.
