New Delhi, March 27 -- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday hailed the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, stating that such a measure reflects the government's strong commitment to public welfare.

In a post on X, Nitin Gadkari said that the government has taken a "citizen-focused step" in a time when the global prices are soaring upward due to the West Asia conflict.

"Amid the ongoing fuel crisis in West Asia, which has pushed global energy prices upward, the Government of India has taken a timely and citizen-focused step by reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel," Nitin Gadkari said.

"While several countries continue to increase fuel prices, this decision under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra ...