Fuel Duty Cut Brings Much-Needed Relief To Citizens: Amit Shah Backs PM Modi’s Move

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the PM Modi government’s decision to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel has provided much-needed relief to citizens amid rising global fuel prices driven by the West Asia crisis.

Taking to X, Shah posted, “As the world is reeling under fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, driving up prices globally, the Modi government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel brings much-needed relief to citizens.”

“While many nations have hiked diesel and petrol prices, Modi govt’s decision to reduce excise duty underscores its people-centric governance and sensitivity-led decision-making. Kudos to PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for this decision,” the post further read.

The Centre cut excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre to ease the impact of rising global oil prices. It also announced export duty exemptions, aviation fuel relief, and stabilisation measures, while oil companies absorbed part of the losses.

The government assured a secure fuel supply and urged citizens to avoid panic and misinformation.

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