The Maharashtra government has reduced the per litre tax on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 3, respectively. The price reduction will be effective from today. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the decision following a cabinet meeting on Thursday. He said the tax reduction was in tune with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to states to provide relief to consumers reeling under heavy fuel prices. The Centre has already cut tax on petrol and diesel, but some states, including Maharashtra, hadn’t followed the Modi government.

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