Chief minister Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan is facing pressure from all corners to reduce value-added tax (VAT) from petrol and diesel.
Despite the reduction in excise duty by the Central government, Rajasthan still is on top when it comes to the rate of petrol and diesel. In Jaipur, the price of per litre petrol is ₹111.10 and that of diesel is ₹95.71.
The state government has been suggesting the Centre reduces excise duty on fuel due to which the VAT collection of the states will automatically reduce.
