<span style="color: #222222;">Several BJP ruled states have announced a cut of Rs 2.50 per litre on both petrol and diesel. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">This is in addition to the Central Government's decision to cut the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.50 from midnight last night. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">This will result in a reduction of petrol and diesel prices by Rs 5 a litre in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Assam. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Finance Minister Arun Jaitley yesterday announced the sharp reduction in fuel prices to provide relief to the people. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Jaitley said, the government will write to all states to cut a portion of their tax on petrol and diesel. Mr Jaitley expressed hope that the state governments will reduce state tax on fuel as announced by the Centre. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">BJP President Amit Shah said that he has requested the Chief Ministers of all BJP ruled states to reduce the tax on diesel and petrol by 2 rupees and 50 paise per litre.</span>