Mizoram,July 10:Petrol, diesel and LPG have become cheaper in Mizoram after the state government slashed rates of sales tax on the items.Petrol became cheaper by around Rs 4 a litre while diesel price also came down by Rs 1.80 per litre and a cylinder of LPG is cheaper by Rs 17.50, an official statement said on Wednesday.
Local cabs had increased the fares here due to steep fuel price hike by the Centre causing hardships to the common people, officials said, adding prices of essential items too shot up due to hike in fuel price.
With the cut in sales tax on petrol and diesel, these items would be the cheapest in Mizoram among the north eastern states.