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Saturday, April 18, 2026
TopicFuel tax

Topic: fuel tax

India’s EV push comes at a hefty cost. Expect about Rs 1 lakh crore in losses by 2030

India’s EV boom Is built on heavy tax breaks—states are more at loss than Centre

Vehicle registration to cost more in Karnataka. Revenue to be routed to transport workers’ fund

BJP says Congress govt imposing new taxes to increase revenues since funds are tied up in its 5 guarantee schemes which are expected to cost state estimated Rs 60,000 cr annually.

Our take on Gujarat violence, Bhagwat’s population theory, Pahadi reservation—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Free grains, fuel tax deferred – Gujarat, HP on its mind, Modi govt puts politics over economy

RBI's rate hike also among decisions announced last week that might pay political dividends in state polls, but could come with commensurate economic costs, say economists.

Our take on Prashant Kishor-Congress, fuel taxes, Karachi University bombing — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Covid review turns into political blame game as Modi ‘names & shames’ Oppn states for fuel taxes

PM Modi singled out Opposition-ruled states for doing ‘injustice’ to the people by not reducing fuel taxes. He also praised BJP-ruled states for following Centre’s recommendations.

Keep the flame of love burning, and short cuts to electoral nirvana

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Modi govt’s petrol, diesel tax hikes seen putting the brakes on India’s economic recovery

The high prices of petrol and diesel are adding another headwind to India’s economy facing the biggest contraction in four decades.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.