Delhi: gas pumps will remain closed tomorrow to protest the government's refusal to reduce VAT

In Delhi, gasoline now costs 81.74 Rs per liter and diesel in price of 75.19 Rs per liter. (File)

Delhiians could face a fuel crisis on Monday as 400 gasoline pumps and CNG distribution units in the nation's capital remain closed on Monday to protest the government's refusal of AAP reduce VAT on fuel. Delhi Petrol Dealers Association (DPDA) said.

DPDA President Nischal Singhania said that since Uttar Pradesh and Haryana had reduced VAT on gasoline and diesel, customers were abandoning fuel pumps in Delhi, causing a sharp decline in sales.

"On September 4, the Center reduced the gasoline and diesel rate by Rs 2.50 per liter. This reduction was followed by a reduction in VAT by various States, including the neighboring states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. But the Delhi government has refused to reduce VAT, resulting in an increase in fuel prices compared to the border with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, said Singhania, quoted by PTI.

Due to the price difference, there has been a sharp drop of 50-60% in diesel sales in Delhi and 25% in gasoline this quarter, said the president of the DPDA. that Monday, the 400 pumps of Delhi would not buy or sell gasoline, diesel and CNG.

Calling on the government led by Arvind Kejriwal to immediately reduce VAT on gasoline and diesel, Mr. Singhania also said income. "DPDA urges the Delhi government to immediately reduce VAT on gasoline and diesel and encourage commuters to buy Euro VI fuel and preserve the means to subsistence of employees and owners of the Delhi gas pumps, insi that losses of state revenue, "the statement said.

This change comes as gasoline and diesel prices have been reduced for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday under the effect of falling international oil prices, somewhat relieving consumer victims two months of incessant rising rates. The price of gasoline was reduced by 25 pesetas per liter and diesel by 17 pesetas, according to information provided by the oil companies. In Delhi, gasoline now costs 81.74 Rs per liter and diesel at Rs 75.19 per liter.

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