After the Central Government decision northeastern states Assam, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram decided to reduce fuel prices on November 4.
The first state to reduce fuel price after the Centre was Assam.
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma announces a reduction in VAT on petrol & diesel by Rs 7 with immediate effect on his Twitter account.
CM Dr Sarma tweet, ” Heartening to learn Central Govt decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel. In consonance with the decision of Honble PM @narendramodi, I am pleased to announce that Assam Govt will also reduce VAT on petrol and diesel each by Rs 7/- with immediate effect @nsitharaman.”
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb Tweet, ” A #Diwali gift by the central and state govt. Central govt cuts Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel by ₹ 5 & ₹ 10 respectively & #Tripura govt cuts cost of petrol & diesel by ₹7. After today’s decision Petrol & Diesel will cost ₹ 98.33/lt & ₹85.63/lt respectively in Agartala.”
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh Tweet, ” Heartily welcome PM @narendramodi Ji’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol & diesel as a gift to the people of this Nation on this Diwali. I’m also please to announce that the Govt. of Manipur will also reduce VAT on petrol and diesel each by Rs 7/- with immediate effect.”
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga tweet,’ Glad to announce that #Mizoram Govt. will reduce VAT on Petrol & Diesel each by Rs. 7/- with immediate effect from today. A progressive decision made by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, resulting in excise duty reduction conveyed to us by Smt. @nsitharaman.”
