Central Govt. announces Excise Duty reduction on Petrol and Diesel



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The Central Government has reduced excise duty on petrol by Rs. 8 per litre and on diesel by Rs. 6 per litre, effective from May 2022. This move aims to stimulate consumption, keep inflation low, and support the economy. Provisional estimates show the Indian economy has fully recovered to its pre-pandemic real GDP levels from 2019-20, with an 8.7 per cent growth in 2021-22.

Real GDP growth in 2021-22 stands at 8.7 per cent, 1.5 per cent higher than the real GDP of 2019-20 Central Government reduced Central Excise duty on petrol and diesel to boost consumption and keep inflation low As per provisional estimates released by National Statistical Office (NSO), Indian
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FAQ :

The government reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel to boost consumption, keep inflation low, and provide relief to the poor and middle-income classes.

The reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel came into effect from May 2022.

Excise duty on petrol was reduced by Rs. 8 per litre, and on diesel by Rs. 6 per litre.

Yes, according to provisional estimates, the Indian economy in 2021-22 has fully recovered to the pre-pandemic real GDP level of 2019-20.

The real GDP growth in 2021-22 stood at 8.7 per cent, which is 1.5 per cent higher than the real GDP of 2019-20.

Other measures include an increase in customs duty on gold imports, imposition of cess on domestic crude, and cess on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel.




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