Fuel prices rising due to Russia-Ukraine war, MVA govt has offered tax waiver on LPG, CNG to help people, says Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said fuel prices were bound to increase due to the Russia-Ukraine war, and, therefore, the MVA government had waived off tax of Rs 1,000 crore on LPG and CNG in the state budget to give relief to people.

Speaking to reporters here, Pawar also said the budget ensured there was no hike in any aspect so that people distressed by the pandemic and lockdown get respite. “The prices of petrol, diesel will increase as these are going up globally due to the Russia-Ukraine war. That is why in the budget, tax of Rs 1,000 crore on CNG and LPG, which used to be collected by the state government, has been waived off,” he said.