Saturday, July 12, 2008

Petrol, diesel prices go down in Mizoram


Aizawl, Jul 11 : Petrol, diesel and LPG have become cheaper in Mizoram after the state government slashed rates of sales tax on the items.

Petrol became cheaper by around Rs 4 a liter while diesel price also came down by Rs 1.80 per liter and a cylinder of LPG is cheaper by Rs 17.50.Local cabs had increased the fares in Mizoram due to steep fuel price hike by the Centre. Prices of essential items too shot up due to hike in fuel price.

With the cut in sales tax on petrol and diesel, these items would be the cheapest in Mizoram among the north eastern states.

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