Fuel Prices Get Cheaper in Chhattisgarh: Bhupesh Baghel Govt Announces Reduction of VAT on Petrol by 1% and Diesel by 2%
This decision was taken during the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, a government official said. The move will cause a loss of nearly Rs 1,000 crore to the state exchequer.
Raipur, November 22: The Chhattisgarh government on Monday decided to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by 1 per cent and 2 per cent, respectively.
This decision was taken during the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, a government official said. The move will cause a loss of nearly Rs 1,000 crore to the state exchequer. Petrol and Diesel Prices in India on November 22, 2021: Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged; Check Rates in Delhi, Mumbai and Other Metro Cities.
“Providing major relief to the people of the state. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel-led cabinet has decided to cut the prices of petrol and diesel. VAT on diesel and petrol has been reduced by 2 per cent and 1 per cent respectively. The state government will bear the loss of about Rs 1,000 cr..” the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) tweeted.