Normal petrol's price crosses Rs 100 a litre at Sriganganagar

After premium petrol, price of rmal petrol has also crossed Rs 100 per litre in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district. Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers' Association (RPDA) has decided to hold a 'Sbuddhi Yagya' as a protest against state government for highest value-ded tax (VAT) on fuel price.Petrol and diesel prices in Sriganganagar on Wednesday stood at Rs 100.13 and Rs 92.13, respectively.

RPDA President Suneet Bagai said, "We are soon going to hold Sbuddhi Yagya in Hanumangarh as a protest against state government, which levies highest VAT on fuel price. rmal petrol prices crossed Rs 100 per litre in Sriganganagar."

rise in fuel price is despite Rajasthan government last month reduced VAT on petrol and diesel by 2 per cent.Earlier, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot h blamed Centre for rising fuel prices. Replying to debate in state Assembly on Motion of Thanks to goverr's speech two days ago, chief minister said Centre is responsible for increase in fuel prices. He ded that government has reduced basic excise duty, in which states get share, but increased special excise duty in which states do t have share.

Bagai said increased fuel price will affect dealers, especially on state borders.

He ded that petrol and diesel pumps located in border areas of neighbouring districts are on verge of shutdown due to high VAT as demand is continuously decreasing.