Himachal Pradesh Introduces Widow and Orphan Cess on Fuel

According to NDTV, the Himachal Pradesh government has implemented a new levy on petrol and diesel, with an initial charge of 60 paise per litre.

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Published Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 3:50 am AESTUpdated Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 4:15 am AEST 2 min read

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