To generate additional revenue, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to increase the prices of liquor, petrol and diesel in the state.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna told reporters that the government will generate an additional ₹2,350 crore through liquor and ₹2,070 crores through the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel. The revised rates will be effective from midnight on Wednesday.
Petrol prices will increase by ₹2/litre, costing ₹73.91/litre, while diesel prices will increase by ₹1/litre, costing ₹63.86/litre.
In the liquor category, the prices of 180 ml bottles are being increased by ₹10 in the economy and medium category while the 500 ml pack will cost ₹20 more in both the segments.
Those buying larger packs will pay ₹30 per bottle.
In the regular and premium category of liquor, prices are being increased by ₹20 for 180 ml pack, ₹30 for 500 ml pack and ₹50 for larger packs.
