In the second meeting of CM Bhajanlal Sharma’s cabinet, a decision has been taken to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel. The government has reduced VAT by 2 percent. Due to reduction in VAT, the rate of petrol will be reduced by 1 rupee 40 paise to 5 rupees 30, the rate of diesel will be reduced by 1 rupee 34 paise to 4 rupee 85 paise.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that till now the rates of petrol and diesel were different in different cities of Rajasthan, the government has removed that discrepancy, now there will be the same rate in every district. The reduced prices on petrol and diesel will be applicable from 6 am on Friday.
Currently, in the district where the rates of petrol and diesel were higher than before, more money will be lost, whereas in the district where the rates are lower, less money will be lost. Presently, the rate of diesel at Indian Oil’s petrol pump in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is Rs 93.72 per liter and the price of petrol is Rs 108.48 per liter.
On March 10 and 11, petrol dealers went on strike demanding a reduction in VAT in the state. Also gave an ultimatum of three days to the government. It has been announced to reduce VAT in Rajasthan, after the final figure comes, it will be decided what percentage of VAT will be charged in Rajasthan and how much less it will be in comparison to other states.
