diesel: VAT on diesel increased by Rs 3/litre in Himachal, cheaper compared to Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand: CM Sukhu
The Himachal Pradesh government has increased VAT on diesel by INR 3 per litre to INR 10.40 per litre. The government claims that the increase is necessary to mobilize resources for the repair of infrastructure damaged by heavy rains. The increase in VAT marks the second hike in diesel prices in six months, and its negative impact is expected to extend to the transport and inflation sectors.