Hardeep Singh Puri Points Out High Petrol Prices in Rajasthan Due to State Taxes

Hardeep Singh Puri Points Out High Petrol Prices in Rajasthan Due to State Taxes

VoM News Desk | November 19, 2023 | 08:51 AM IST | Politics, Rajasthan | Follow on Google News

Hardeep Singh Puri Points Out High Petrol Prices in Rajasthan Due to State Taxes

Hardeep Singh Puri Points Out High Petrol Prices in Rajasthan Due to State Taxes

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has raised concerns over the high price of petrol in Rajasthan, attributing it to the heavy taxes imposed by the Congress-led state government. During a press conference in Rajasthan, Puri highlighted the state’s substantial tax collection from petrol and diesel.

Key Points from Puri’s Statement

• Tax Revenue in Rajasthan: Puri stated that the Rajasthan government has amassed Rs 35,975 crore in taxes from petrol and diesel in the past two years, up to November 2021-22 and 2022-23.
• Comparison with Other States: He compared Rajasthan’s tax collection with that of 18 states and union territories, including Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, which collectively gathered Rs 32,597 crore, indicating that Rajasthan’s tax collection is significantly higher.
• Petrol Prices in Rajasthan vs. National Average: The average petrol price in India stands at Rs 96.72 per liter, whereas in Ganganagar, Rajasthan, it is notably higher at Rs 113.34 per liter.
• Response to Chief Minister’s Claims: Puri countered Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s allegations that the central government imposes more tax on petrol and diesel, advising him to reflect on his state’s policies.

Political Context

• Upcoming Elections: The allegations come in the backdrop of impending elections for the 200-member Rajasthan assembly, scheduled for November 25, with results to be declared on December 3.

Puri’s statements aim to draw attention to the pricing policies of the Rajasthan government concerning fuel taxes, amidst the political dynamics leading up to the state assembly elections. The issue of fuel pricing is often a significant point of discussion in Indian politics, impacting both the economy and the daily life of citizens.

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