Rajasthan: Petrol pumps start indefinite strike against high VAT; Centre takes dig at Congress govt
Also read: India’s August oil demand up by 2.5%, 2023 growth revised lower to 239,000/bbl: S&P Global Haryana: VAT on petrol (18.20%) and diesel (16%) Punjab: VAT on fuel at 13.77% Haryana: VAT on fuel at 9.92% Union Minister Anurag Thakur took a dig at the Congress-ruled Rajasthan government regarding VAT on fuel. Thakur said, "Central government and PM Modi have given relief to the people by reducing that tax...The state tax (VAT) has been increased in the states that are ruled by Congress and the 'Ghamandiya' alliance.
In Rajasthan, the condition is that there is a difference of ₹12-15 (for fuels) with the nearby states...". Last month, petrol pump owners in Delhi held a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel and revising their margins on sales.
Representatives of various dealer welfare associations of petrol pump owners from other states also participated in the protest. The protesters demanded the removal of VAT, terming it "disruptive", and included petroleum products in the goods and services tax (GST) regime.
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