Amid fuel price hikes, states urged to cut VAT
States are being urged to reduce VAT in response to rising fuel prices. This call comes as consumers face increasing costs at the pump. The move aims to alleviate financial pressure on households and businesses alike.
- ▪Fuel prices have been on the rise, impacting consumers significantly.
- ▪States are encouraged to consider cutting VAT to help mitigate these costs.
- ▪Reducing VAT could provide relief to both households and businesses facing higher fuel expenses.
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Atul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read More
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