Slash ‘excessive’ VAT on fuel, withdraw additional levy and cess, demands APCC chief Sharmila
APCC president Y.S. Sharmila has criticized the TDP-led government for high fuel prices in Andhra Pradesh, attributing the issue to excessive VAT and additional cess. She highlighted the disparity in fuel prices compared to other states and accused the government of unfairly burdening the public while promoting austerity. Sharmila has called for a reduction in VAT and other levies to alleviate the financial strain on consumers.
- ▪Y.S. Sharmila criticized the TDP-led government for high fuel prices in Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪She pointed out that petrol and diesel prices in Andhra Pradesh are significantly higher than in neighboring states.
- ▪Sharmila demanded a reduction in VAT and the withdrawal of additional levies to ease the burden on consumers.
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APCC president Y.S. Sharmila on Saturday criticised the TDP-led coalition government over the high fuel prices in the State, alleging that the government was burdening people through excessive VAT and additional cess on petrol and diesel.Questioning the government’s vision of “Advanced Andhra Pradesh,” she said imposing heavy taxes on fuel, while advising people to adopt austerity measures was unfair. She also criticised the additional ₹4 being collected per litre, and asked whether the burden of savings and financial discipline was only for the public while the government avoided reducing taxes.“Petrol costs ₹97.77 per litre in Delhi, but the price in Amaravati stands at ₹113.62.
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