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Himachal Imposes Cess On Fuel
✍️ Newsonair
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 05:17 PM
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Himachal Pradesh has imposed a 60-paise-per-litre cess on petrol and diesel. The cess is intended to support orphans and widows.
The state government of Himachal Pradesh has introduced a new cess on fuel. The 60-paise-per-litre cess will be applied to both petrol and diesel. This move is aimed at providing financial support to orphans and widows in the state. The government has not announced any exemptions or special provisions for this cess. It is expected to generate additional revenue for the state.