Jaipur, Nov 16 (PTI) The Rajasthan government on Tuesday decided to reduce petrol price by Rs 4 per litre and diesel rate by Rs 5 per litre from midnight.

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"In the cabinet meeting today, it was unanimously decided to reduce the rate of VAT on petrol and diesel. After this, the rates will be reduced by Rs 4 per litre in petrol and Rs 5 per litre in diesel from 12 o'clock tonight,” Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted.

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The meeting chaired by Gehlot was held at the chief minister's residence.

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