Fishermen’s association urges Centre to roll back fuel price increase
The Tamil Nadu Fishermen Federation has called on the Union government to reverse the recent hike in fuel prices, citing severe impacts on fishermen's livelihoods. The group argues that diesel costs make up nearly 70% of their operational expenses and that additional taxes like road and green tax are unjustified. They demand tax exemptions on diesel used for fishing and a reduction in overall fuel prices.
- ▪The Tamil Nadu Fishermen Federation claims diesel expenses account for nearly 70% of fishermen's operational costs.
- ▪The federation argues that road tax and green tax on fishing diesel are unfair since fishing occurs in marine areas and does not use roads.
- ▪A. Tajudeen, the federation's general secretary, said fuel price hikes would worsen inflation and economic hardship for common people.
- ▪The group urged the Centre to roll back fuel prices and exempt fishing diesel from certain taxes.
- ▪Tajudeen referenced the Manmohan Singh era, noting diesel prices remained lower despite high international crude oil prices.
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The Tamil Nadu Fishermen Federation has urged the Union government to roll back the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, stating that the increase would severely affect the livelihood of fishermen and other sections of the public.In a statement, A. Tajudeen, general secretary of the federation, said the rise in fuel prices would trigger inflation and burden people already facing economic hardship. He alleged that the Union government’s economic policies over the past decade had adversely affected the common people and that the latest increase would worsen the situation.Mr. Tajudeen said diesel expenses accounted for nearly 70% of the operational costs incurred by fishermen.
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