Govt exempts LPG imports from agri cess

Govt exempts LPG imports from agri cess

Govt exempts LPG imports from agri cess: The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15 per cent agri cess with effect from September.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023

The government had in July 2023 imposed a 15 per cent agri cess on imports of these goods. 

The move brings the private sector to parity with the public sector, which was exempted from the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess and the Basic Customs Duty on Domestic LPG sold to household consumers.

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