More than 300,000 register for fuel subsidy system in Oman

Energy Monday 14/January/2019 12:54 PM
By: Times News Service
More than 300,000 register for fuel subsidy system in Oman

Muscat: A total of 327,283 citizens registered for the national fuel subsidy programme as of January 10, 2019, according to a report issued by the National Subsidy System.
The report stated that North and South Batinah were the most fuel-consuming provinces, consuming 37.08 per cent of all subsidised fuel.
They were followed by Ad Dakhiliyah at 16.5 per cent, Muscat with 15.82 per cent, and North and South Al Sharqiyah with 13.67 per cent. Al Dhahirah consumed 8.9 per cent, while Dhofar, Al Buraimi, Al Wusta and Musandam accounted for 4.7 per cent, 2.3 per cent, 0.5 per cent and 0.4 per cent, respectively.
Those who meet the requirements to get the subsidy may register at system www.nss.gov.om. They are required to fill a form and then collect the fuel subsidy card from their preferred petrol station.
People who wish to register may also read the instructions given on the website nss.gov.om.