Delhi Petrol Dealers Association has announced that all 400-odd petrol pumps along with linked CNG dispensing units will remain shut in the national capital today in protest against Delhi government’s refusal to reduce VAT on fuels.
However, the Delhi government refused to reduce VAT resulting in fuel becoming more expensive than the two bordering states.
Hitting out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not reducing the tax on fuel, State BJP President Manoj Tiwari said, 100 out of 400 petrol pumps in the national capital are on the verge of closure as the sale has shifted to the nearest states. He said, revenue of Delhi Government is also falling due to it.
Mr Tiwari said, the Delhi Government should immediately reduce VAT on petrol and diesel by five rupees.