Shimla, January 8: The Himachal Pradesh government announced on Sunday that value added tax (VAT) on diesel would be raised by Rs 7.40 per litre.

After this increase, the diesel prices in the state would be Rs 86 per litre. Fuel Price Hike: Himachal Pradesh Government Increases VAT on Diesel by Rs 3.

This was informed in a notification issued by the department of state taxes and excise government of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Expansion: Vikramaditya Singh, Jagat Singh Negi Among 7 New Ministers Sworn-In At Raj Bhavan (See Pics).

On Sunday, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expanded his Cabinet and inducted seven new ministers. The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers took place at the Raj Bhavan in Shimla. Vikramaditya Singh, the son of Virbhadra Singh, had also taken the oath today.

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