Petrol Pumps In Delhi Shut Today Over State Government's Refusal To Cut Value Added Tax: Highlights

All petrol pumps along with linked Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) dispensing units in the national capital were shut on Monday in protest against Delhi government's refusal to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuels. The protest started from 6 am on Monday and remained till 5 am on Tuesday.  Delhi has a higher VAT than neighboring states. In comparison to Delhi, fuel rates in bordering states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are cheaper, t...