Gehlot said the economy of Rajasthan has been badly affected due to COVID-19 and the state’s revenue has decreased. But, the state government reduced VAT by 2 per cent in the last month to give relief to the common people, he added.
“Instead of giving any such relief, the Modi government is increasing the prices of petrol and diesel every day,” Gehlot said.
He further said, “Some people spread rumours that the Rajasthan government imposes the highest tax on petrol, so the price is high here. Petrol in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh is taxed more than Rajasthan, so the price of petrol in Jaipur is less than Bhopal.” PTI AG
