<h1>Gujarat Deputy CM Highlights Fuel Taxes' Role Amid Prohibition; No VAT Reduction on Petrol, Diesel Planned.</h1> Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister emphasized the importance of fuel taxes for the state, which lacks revenue from liquor sales due to prohibition. Despite rising fuel prices, he did not commit to reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel, stating that the state will align with the Union Government's policies. Gujarat relies heavily on fuel taxes as a revenue source, unlike states that earn significant income from liquor excise duties. The current VAT on petrol and diesel in Gujarat stands at 24 percent, with an additional 4 percent cess.