Petrol Tax in Sikkim: Different Types of Taxes on Petrol in Sikkim

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What Is the Petrol Tax Levied in Sikkim?

The Sikkim Government reduced VAT on petrol by ₹7 per litre, following the Central Government’s reduction of excise duty by ₹5 per litre on petrol. Thus, reduced excise duty and VAT rates lowered the petrol price by ₹12 per litre in Sikkim.

Take a look at the table below illustrating the breakdown of the petrol price in Sikkim after reduction of tax rates by Central and State Governments:

Elements	Effective as of 2nd March (in ₹ per litre)
Price charged to dealers	₹ 48.23 per litre
Excise duty (levied by the Central Government)	₹ 27.90 per litre
Average dealer commission	₹3.79 per litre
VAT (levied by the State Government)	₹16.17 per litre {20.24% of (fuel price charged to dealers + excise duty + avg. dealer commission)} (an additional cess of ₹3 per litre is applicable)
Retail selling price of petrol at Sikkim	₹96.09 per litre

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What Is the Petrol Tax Levied in Sikkim?

Who Levies Petrol Tax in Sikkim?

What Are the Factors Affecting Petrol Tax in Sikkim?

1. Price of Crude Oil

2. Demand and Supply of Petrol

3. Cost for Dealers

4. Dealers’ Commissions

5. Sales Tax or VAT

6. Excise Duty

7. Valuation of Indian Currency Against US Dollars

Is Petrol Tax Same in All Places of Sikkim?

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ How much did the State Government impose VAT on petrol in Sikkim before reducing it in November 2021?

✓ How can you find the updated petrol price of Sikkim?

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