Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri thanked the Centre for the visionary decision of reducing Central excise on petrol and diesel and said that it underlines PM Modi's unwavering commitment to concerns of citizens and showcases his leadership in crisis.

"Grateful to PM Narendra Modi ji and FM Nirmala Sitharaman ji for the visionary decision of reducing Central excise on Petrol by Rs 8/ltr and Diesel by Rs 6/ltr, which will translate into a reduction in the price of petrol by Rs 9.5 /ltr and Diesel by Rs 7/ltr. Cost of Rs 1 lakh cr/year to the exchequer," Puri said in a tweet.