New Delhi: The Delhi government has reduced VAT on petrol on Wednesday which will reduce the cost of petrol by Rs 8, according to sources. In the cities of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the VAT on petrol has already been reduced. This has brought down the difference between the prices of petrol and diesel per litre to only 5 rupees in these states.
The ruling BJP in the Centre have been urging the state governments to bring down the VAT levied on petrol and diesel to ease the burden on motorists and as means to control inflation. Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government's decision will bring down the price of petrol and diesel by 5-10 rupees. The Delhi government is expected to make the official announcement shortly.
