Opposition-ruled states did not reduce VAT on petrol, diesel: Assam CM

May 22, 2022

New Delhi May 23 (ANI): After the Centre slashed fuel prices, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 22 said that VAT on petrol and diesel has not been reduced in non-BJP ruled states. “VAT on petrol and diesel has not been reduced in non-BJP ruled states. There’s a huge difference in prices of petrol-diesel in BJP ruled and non-BJP ruled states. In states ruled by opposition parties, their first responsibility is to reduce VAT,” he said.