Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot asks Center to further cut excise duty on petrol, diesel
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot asked the central government to further cut excise duty on petrol and diesel. Talking to the media, the Chief Minister said, “We demand the central government to further cut the prices of petrol and diesel.”
“If the Center reduces fuel prices, it will be reduced in the states too,” Gehlot said.
“We know that after the elections are over in five states in 2022, fuel prices will start rising again, so we want a promise from the central government that it will increase fuel prices further,” he said.
Earlier in November, in a significant decision, the Center reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel to reduce the prices of two petroleum products which were seeing an upward trend.
Relief to consumers came on the eve of Diwali. The Finance Ministry said that the excise duty on petrol will be reduced by Rs 5 and on diesel by Rs 10. It urged states to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel “proportionately” to provide relief to consumers.
(with ANI inputs)
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