Petrol Pumps In Rajasthan Begin Indefinite Strike Demanding Tax Reduction
NDTV
The Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers' Association (RPDYA) has called the strike, citing the state's high VAT on fuel as compared to neighboring states.
Petrol filling stations across Rajasthan, barring privately-owned and operated pumps, began an indefinite strike from 6 AM today, demanding a reduction in Value-Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel.
The Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers' Association (RPDYA) has called the strike, citing the state's high VAT on fuel as compared to neighboring states. Rajasthan has the highest VAT on petrol and diesel in the country, at 31.04% and 19.30%, respectively.
In comparison, Haryana has a VAT of 18.20% on petrol and 16% on diesel, while Punjab and Gujarat have the lowest VAT on fuel, at 13.77% and 9.92%, respectively.
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