The Central Government has slashed the Central excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre for domestic consumption. To stabilise the internal market amidst the ongoing turmoil in West Asia, the Government has also imposed an export duty of Rs 21.5 per litre on diesel and Rs 29.5 per litre on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). These measures aim to ensure the sufficient availability of fuel within the country and shield Indian consumers from rising global crude oil prices. Chief Minister

 

Dr Mohan Yadav has welcomed this decision and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Highlighting the importance of the move, the Chief Minister stated that the reduction is a crucial step in controlling fuel prices and preventing the burden of international market fluctuations from falling on the common man. Dr Yadav further noted that despite the current global instability, this strategic intervention by the Government of India is both visionary and pro-people. According to the Chief Minister, the new policy will ensure that domestic petroleum supplies remain uninterrupted while providing significant financial relief to the public.