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Why Was Hike In Excise Duty On Petrol, Diesel Necessary? EXPLAINED

Zee News Tuesday, 8 April 2025
The lower crude oil prices will reduce the cost of production for oil refining and marketing companies such as Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum and increase their retail margins. This will enable the government to raise more revenue from an excise duty hike without increasing the burden on consumers.
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