Ahead of the festive season and Gujarat Assembly polls, the state has announced a major cut in Value Added Tax (VAT) on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG). Giving relief to many citizens, Gujarat government has announced a reduction in VAT by 10 per cent on both these fuels. It has also said that two free gas cylinders will be given to Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries, which account to almost 38 lakh beneficiaries.