Petrol pumps in Delhi on strike demanding VAT cut
Petrol pumps across the national capital were shut on Monday in protest against the Delhi government’s refusal to cut sales tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel.But for a dozen company-owned-company-operated petrol pumps in the city, all pumps refused fuel, sending motorists running low on fuel and scrambling for alternate refuels.”All 400 petrol pumps and linked CNG pumps shut operations from 6.00 am Monday and will remain closed till 5 am tomorrow (Tuesday),” said Delhi Petrol Dealers Association (DPDA) President Nishcal Singhania.Pump operators, however, refuelled emergency service vehicles like ambulances and…
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