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All LPG grades to be taxed under singular GST rate

Auto LPG is the third most commonly used automotive fuel in the world

Auto LPG gives users cost advantage compared to petrol and diesel and is almost close in terms of price compared to compressed natural gas
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Auto LPG gives users cost advantage compared to petrol and diesel and is almost close in terms of price compared to compressed natural gas

BS Reporter New Delhi
Giving a major boost to environment-friendly auto LPG, the government on Saturday clarified that both domestic and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) grades will be taxed under a uniform goods and services tax (GST) rate.  

Auto LPG gives the users cost advantage compared to petrol and diesel and almost close in terms of price compared to compressed natural gas (CNG). At present, there is zero custom and excise duty on domestic LPG and minimal value added tax (VAT), while the same are cumulatively as high as 12-15 per cent on commercial LPG. This will also help in reducing the

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