Question : DUTY ON BRANDED PETROL AND DIESEL



(a) whether the Government proposes a cut in duties on branded petrol and diesel that offer better mileage;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the likely impact of the said move on the overall prices of petrol and diesel in the country?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI J. D. SEELAM)

(a): No.

(b) & (c): Does not arise in view of (a) above.