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Himachal Imposes Cess On Fuel
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 02:47 PM
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Himachal Pradesh has imposed a cess of 60 paise per litre on petrol and diesel. The cess is intended to support widows and orphans.
The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a new cess on petrol and diesel. The cess of 60 paise per litre is aimed at providing support to widows and orphans in the state. This move is expected to generate additional revenue for the state government, which will be utilized for the welfare of these vulnerable groups. The imposition of the cess is a significant step towards ensuring the well-being of widows and orphans in Himachal Pradesh.