Electronic Sticker Becomes New Requirement for Fuel Subsidy: How to Obtain It

Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, in coordination with the Ministries of Interior and Communications, announced a new electronic system linking vehicle fuel supply to the electronic sticker issued by traffic units. The pilot phase kicks off in Port Said on Sunday, November 1, 2026, for one month. The goal is tight control over petroleum product distribution and curbing illegal trading practices.

How the Electronic Sticker Works in the Fuel System

The system reads and collects vehicle fuel data through the electronic sticker issued by Interior Ministry traffic units. That data allows tracking of the petroleum supply chain from distribution stages all the way to the end consumer. A grace period will be given to car owners who have not yet installed the sticker to regularize their status during the pilot run.

Method One: Getting the Sticker at the Traffic Unit

The first step is heading to the traffic unit that issued the vehicle's license, with the car present, since the service is only available at that specific unit. The paperwork is straightforward. A valid vehicle license with a copy, a valid national ID with a copy, or an accepted power of attorney if the owner is absent. The fee is EGP 150 per year.

After paying, the clerk reviews the vehicle data and enters it electronically onto the smart chip. The owner then moves to the designated spot inside the unit to have the sticker installed on the windshield by the technician in the specified position.

What the New Requirement Means for Car Owners

The electronic sticker is no longer optional. Without it, owners may face difficulty fueling up once the system is enforced. The one-month window in Port Said offers a real chance to regularize status before full rollout. A car carrying the sticker will be ready for electronic fuel data reading at supply points.

Broader rollout across other governorates is expected after the trial, making sticker acquisition a proactive necessity for every car owner, whether through the traffic unit or online. The EGP 150 annual fee remains modest compared to the impact of compliance on smooth fuel access.