Ranchi: The Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Wednesday that the state government would give a concession of Rs 25 per litre petrol to motorcycles and scooter riders and it will be implemented from 26 January 2022. But only BPL cardholders will get the benefit of this scheme.
"The price of petrol and diesel is increasing continuously, due to which the poor and middle-class people are the most affected. Therefore the government will give a relief of Rs 25 per litre on petrol for two-wheelers from the state level, its benefit will start from 26 January 2022:- Mr @HemantSorenJMM", CMO Jharkhand tweeted.
CM Hemant Soren made this announcement while addressing a rally in Ranchi's Morhabadi Maidan on completion of two years of his government. The step would be a relief to two-wheeler riders across the state. Presently, petrol costs Rs 98.48 per litre across the state.
Jharkhand Petroleum Dealers Association was also demanding to reduce 5% VAT on petrol and diesel by deducting VAT from 22% to 17%. The association said that in the neighbouring states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha, petrol prices are low in comparison to Jharkhand.
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