10 non-BJP states yet to cut VAT on petrol, diesel. Here’s what they say

After the Centre last week slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹5 and ₹10, respectively, all Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states also cut value-added tax (VAT) on fuels.

Odisha and Punjab also decided to reduce VAT on fuels, with the latter becoming the only Congress-ruled state to bring down fuel prices.

Asked about the need to cut VAT in other Congress-ruled states, party spokesperson Pawan Khera said it’s being considered.