The Maharashtra government Thursday announced a reduction in prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.50 per litre, which will give consumers in the state a relief to the tune of Rs 5 a litre. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis soon after the central government announced cut in the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.50 per litre.

Thank you Hon PM @narendramodi ji and Union Minister @arunjaitley ji for reducing âÂu00c2u0082¹2.50/litre on both Diesel and Petrol. This will give huge relief to common citizens.

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) October 4, 2018

"Maharashtra government also decided to give additional relief of Rs 2.50 per litre on petrol to give a total benefit of Rs 5 per litre in the state of Maharashtra," Fadnavis tweeted. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Fadnavis said the reduction in fuel prices will give a huge relief to citizens.