Shillong, Feb 16: Meghalaya Government has decided to reduce the price of petrol and diesel to provide relief to the citizens of the State. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday held a meeting with concerned ministers and officials of the department and made the announcement in a press briefing.

The government in addition to earlier rebate of Rs. 2 per litre has decided to reduce petrol price further by Rs. 5.4 per litre in Shillong. The new retail sale price with effect from February 16 midnight will be Rs. 85.86 in Shillong with slight variation in other districts of the State.

While for diesel, the government in addition to earlier rebate of Rs. 2 per litre has decided to reduce diesel price further by Rs. 5.1 per litre in Shillong. The new retail sale price with effect from February 16 midnight will be Rs. 79.13 in Shillong with slight variation in other districts of the State.