Diesel prices dip in capital as govt rolls back tax hike
The price of diesel will come down by Rs 8.36 per litre in the capital with the Delhi government rolling back its decision — taken in May — to hike tax on the fuel.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the rate of VAT on diesel was being brought back to 16.75 per cent from 30 per cent. The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting Thursday morning.
“The price of diesel was Rs 82 per litre on Wednesday. After the reduction of VAT, the new price will be Rs 73.64 per litre,” Kejriwal said, describing the move as a significant step to bring the economy back on track.
