AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam on Sunday urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to cut VAT on petrol by ₹2 per litre and on diesel by ₹4 per litre, following Centre’s move to cut the duties.
In a statement, he welcomed the slew of measures announced by Centre to rein in higher inflation.
Mr. Panneerselvam pointed out that post Centre’s announcement, States like Kerala and Rajasthan had announced cut in VAT on fuel.