Excise duty cut on petrol and diesel to benefit common man: Virendra Sachdeva

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel by the central government, describing it as a people-centric decision that will provide significant relief amid global instability in the energy sector.

Sachdeva said that the global energy sector is currently witnessing fluctuations in crude oil prices, disruptions in supply chains and inflationary pressures across countries.

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He further stated that, in such a challenging international scenario, the Centre’s decision to reduce excise duty reflects that the government places the interests of citizens at the highest priority.

The BJP leader said that the reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel will benefit millions across the country by easing the impact on transportation costs as well as the prices of essential commodities such as fruits, vegetables, grains, milk and others.

He also noted that farmers, small traders, auto-rickshaw drivers, taxi drivers, truck operators, and millions associated with the logistics sector will particularly benefit from this decision.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government has consistently taken decisions with sensitivity and responsibility,” he emphasized.

“Whether during the COVID period or global economic crises, the government has taken concrete steps to provide relief to the public. This excise duty reduction is another example of that continuous effort,” Sachdeva added.

He further mentioned that this step will also accelerate economic activity in the long term, thereby helping to strengthen the overall economy.