Srinagar, Nov 04 (KNS): Day after the central government announced reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively, the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have decided to reduce additional Rs 7 on petrol and diesel in the Union Territory.

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, office of the Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor said that the J&K has decided to reduce additional Rs 7 on petrol and diesel.

After reduction of additional Rs 7 on both the fuels, the price of petrol and diesel per litre will be Rs 12 and Rs 17 respectively in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Hon'ble PM @narendramodi Ji has given a great Deepawali gift by announcing reduction in excise duty on Petrol&Diesel. In addition,J&K admin has decided to reduce additional Rs.7 on Petrol&Diesel,thereby reducing Petrol price by Rs.12/litre &Diesel by Rs.17/litre in UT from today,” office of LG J&K Tweeted.

Notably, on Wednesday evening, the central government announced reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively on the occasion of Diwali. (KNS)