Diesel price increased by Rs 5, petrol up by Rs 6

Nagaland: The prices of petrol and diesel have been increased by Rs 6 and Rs 5 respectively as the state govt has decided to levy COVID-19 cess on petroleum products.

In a notification issued on Tuesday by the additional chief secretary and finance commissioner, Sentiyanger Imchem informed the revised prices. 

Exercising the powers of the Nagaland Taxation Act, 1967 (as amended), the Governor has issued an order that in addition to the existing tax and cess, the Covid-19 cess will also be levied.