New Delhi, March 27 -- In a major move aimed at providing relief to citizens amid global energy price volatility, the Centre on Friday reduced excise duty on petrol to Rs.3 per litre from Rs.13 and on diesel to zero from Rs.10, a decision hailed by several senior leaders for its focus on easing the burden on the common man.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that the move was "highly courageous".

"In the midst of the ongoing turmoil, PM Sh@NarendraModi has once again risen to the occasion by taking a highly courageous and sensitive decision to reduce the excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre from Rs 13 per litre and on diesel to Nil (Zero) from Rs 10 per litre respectively, thereby bringing a huge relief to the common man. Just as dur...