Lower Taxes for Airplane Fuel in Maharashtra and Delhi

May 16, 2026, 22:04
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

The governments of Maharashtra and Delhi lowered the tax on airplane fuel for six months.

Main Body

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked for this change. Oil prices are high and there are problems in West Asia. This makes fuel expensive. In Maharashtra, the tax went from 18% to 7%. This is for airports in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune. The government will lose about β‚Ή550 to β‚Ή600 crore. In Delhi, the tax went from 25% to 7%. Fuel is 40% of the cost for airlines. High taxes make plane tickets expensive. The government will lose about β‚Ή985 crore.

Conclusion

Maharashtra and Delhi now have a 7% tax on fuel. This helps airlines and keeps prices low.

Learning

πŸ“‰ The 'Change' Pattern

In this text, we see how things move from one state to another. This is key for A2 storytelling.

1. Movement Words

  • Lowered (The tax went down) β†’\rightarrow Lower
  • Went from... to... (18% β†’\rightarrow 7%)

2. Simple Cause β†’\rightarrow Effect Look at how the text links ideas simply:

"Oil prices are high... This makes fuel expensive."

Pattern: [Fact] β†’\rightarrow This makes β†’\rightarrow [Result]

Try using this logic:

  • It is raining β†’\rightarrow This makes the grass wet.
  • The bus is late β†’\rightarrow This makes me late for work.

3. Vocabulary Spotlight: Costs

  • Lose: When the government has less money (β‚Ή985 crore).
  • Expensive: When the price is too high for the buyer.

Vocabulary Learning

lower (v.)
to make something smaller or less
Example:We need to lower the price.
tax
a compulsory financial charge imposed upon a person or organization
Example:The tax on gasoline is 10%.
taxes (n.)
money paid to the government
Example:Taxes are due next month.
taxes
plural of tax; amounts of money that people must pay to the government
Example:Many people pay taxes every year.
airplane (n.)
a vehicle that flies in the air
Example:The airplane landed safely.
fuel
a substance such as gasoline or diesel that provides energy for engines
Example:The plane needs fuel to fly.
fuel (n.)
liquid used to power engines
Example:We need to buy fuel.
airplane
a vehicle that flies in the air
Example:The airplane landed safely.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced a new policy.
airports
places where airplanes take off and land
Example:There are many airports in the city.
month (n.)
a period of about 30 days
Example:It will take one month.
government
the group of people who manage a country
Example:The government decided to lower the tax.
oil (n.)
liquid used for fuel
Example:Oil is expensive.
lose
to be unable to keep or maintain something
Example:The company will lose money if they keep raising prices.
price (n.)
the amount of money for something
Example:The price is high.
high
of great height or amount
Example:The price of oil is high.
high (adj.)
above normal level
Example:The temperature is high.
expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:The ticket was expensive.
problem (n.)
a difficulty or issue
Example:There is a problem with the car.
cost
the amount of money needed to buy something
Example:The cost of the flight is $200.
airport (n.)
place where planes land
Example:The airport is busy.
plane
another word for airplane
Example:The plane is ready for takeoff.
lose (v.)
to fail to keep or win
Example:We will lose money.
ticket
a piece of paper that lets you travel on a bus or plane
Example:He bought a ticket for the flight.
about (prep.)
approximately or nearly
Example:About five people attended.
prices
the amount of money that something costs
Example:Prices for food have gone up.
cost (n.)
the amount of money needed
Example:The cost is 20 dollars.
low
of a small amount or height
Example:The new tax is low.
airline (n.)
company that flies planes
Example:The airline is delayed.
airlines
companies that provide air transport
Example:The airlines offer many routes.
ticket (n.)
pass for travel
Example:Buy a ticket to the concert.
help (v.)
to assist or support
Example:Can you help me?
keep (v.)
to continue to have or hold
Example:Keep the door closed.
low (adj.)
not high or small
Example:Low prices are good.