The SBP said the initiative is intended to facilitate digital payment acceptance at fuel stations and accelerate the deployment of interoperable Raast QR-based payment solutions. Regulated entities have also been directed to actively engage fuel station merchants to enable and promote Raast QR acceptance during the implementation period. He also stressed the need for staff training so that digital payment options are actively promoted across fuel station networks. "The main focus should not rely solely on lowering card fees; it must also focus on rapidly promoting Raast QR payments," Anwar said. As fuel is an essential commodity, digital acceptance costs should be kept as low as possible to promote financial inclusion.