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Maha cabinet approves reduction in petrol ,diesel price

Maha cabinet approves reduction in petrol ,diesel price

Mumbai July 14 (UNI) The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 5 per litre and Rs 3 per litre respectively.
Chief minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday, said while talking to media.
He said the decision was taken during the second cabinet meeting of the new government.
Shinde led new government was formed last month after former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray resigned.
While jointly addressing media both Chief Minister Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that "Maharashtra government will reduce value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 3 per litre respectively.
Reacting to the decision, deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said that the move was the state government's step towards the appeal made by PM Modi for benefit to common citizens. He asserted that the state will carry burden of 6000 crore for the decision, part of the Shiv Sena-BJP government's commitment to people's welfare.
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