Govt slashes import duty, agri and infra cess on LPG import to nil

The centre has reduced import duty and Agri and Infra cess on domestic Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) from 15% to zero.

The LPG imported by private companies used to attract 15% import duty and 15% agri and infra cess.

The new rates will be effective from September 1, a Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs notification said.