OMCs take firm stand against dealers strike on Oct 13

Officials say not all dealers are keen on strike, some have already informed of their non-participation on social media

While at one end, oil dealers across the country are gearing up to strike against the amendments in marketing discipline guidelines, the Maharashtra government has cut value added tax (VAT) on petrol as well as diesel, a week after the Centre took the plunge.

Petrol in the state will be cheaper by Rs 2 and diesel by Re 1 per litre from Tuesday midnight. The move follows Central government which cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 last week.

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on the other hand have taken a firm stand against the strike planned by dealers on