Nepali Congress Demands Tax Cuts to Curb Rising Fuel Prices
Summary
The Nepali Congress has demanded the government reduce taxes on petroleum products to control rising fuel prices and alleviate inflationary pressures affecting households and businesses.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress called for reduced tax rates on petroleum products to curb rising fuel prices.
- The party highlighted the widespread impact of fuel price increases on households, businesses, agriculture, and tourism.
- They demanded relief on VAT and the abolition of the infrastructure development tax.
- The Congress also urged removing various other taxes and implementing special relief programs for students facing higher transport costs.
