Heavy fuel taxes in Andhra Pradesh than in Tamil Nadu, says YS Sharmila

Andhra Pradesh Congress president Y S Sharmila on Tuesday said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu-led government is levying heavy fuel taxes, making petrol and diesel costlier by Rs 9 and Rs 5 per litre, respectively, compared to Tamil Nadu.

She noted that a litre of petrol costs Rs 109.6 in Andhra Pradesh and diesel Rs 97.4, whereas in Tamil Nadu, they cost Rs 100.8 and Rs



92.3, respectively.

“Heavy taxes without development—this is the condition of the State. The TDP and YSRCP have engaged in deplorable politics regarding petrol and diesel taxes. Their stances on this issue have changed between opposition and incumbency, and over the past 10 years, both parties have exploited the people,” Sharmila claimed, in a press release.