Amidst the West Asia crisis, the Central Government has reduced the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per liter. At the same time, duty on diesel export and ATF has been increased. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said this decision is in the interest of the general public.
Bhopal. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that amidst the huge turmoil going on in West Asia, the Government of India has taken an important decision. The government has reduced the central excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per liter for domestic consumption.
Increased duty on diesel export and ATF
The Chief Minister said that the government has imposed a duty of Rs 21.5 per liter on export of diesel and Rs 29.5 per liter on aviation fuel (ATF). This step has been taken with the aim of maintaining the availability of fuel in the country.
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Will benefit from petrol and diesel price control
Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. Mohan Yadav said that this decision will prove to be very important in controlling the prices of petrol and diesel. This will reduce the impact of rising crude oil prices in the international market on common consumers.
Relief to the general public and adequate availability of fuel
The Chief Minister said that this decision will ensure adequate availability of petrol and diesel in the country. Also, common people will get relief from inflation and fuel prices will remain stable.