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Transporters demand reduction in fuel prices amid Covid-19 lockdown

AIMTC said Covid-19 and the lockdown have hit the transport sector adversely, and exerting acute pressure on the sector.

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From the beginning of the May 2014, the Government did not pass on the benefit of plummeting crude oil prices to the public instead increased profit share of the OMCs by increasing the excise duty.

Agencies New Delhi
Amid subdued global crude oil prices, transporters’ apex body All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) demanded reduction in fuel prices, and suspension of toll collection on highways, as truckers are facing acute problems amid the lockdown.
 
AIMTC said Covid-19 and the lockdown have hit the transport sector adversely, and exerting acute pressure on the sector.
 
There is no respite from the spiralling diesel and petrol prices which is having back-breaking impact on the transport sector as fuel prices are not being reduced and the taxes as well as VAT too are on the higher side, it said.
 
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