The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has approached Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding a diesel procurement plan that could lead to savings of ₹82 crore annually. However, this plan poses a significant risk to the state, potentially resulting in a ₹304 crore loss in revenue. The procurement involves sourcing 41 crore litres of diesel for MSRTC's 14,320 buses from suppliers in Gujarat and Goa, where the Value Added Tax (VAT) rates are considerably lower than Maharashtra’s 21%. Specifically, Gujarat's VAT is 14.90% and Goa's is 18.09%. While accepting these bids would reduce fuel costs for MSRTC, it would divert tax revenue to neighboring states. The transport department, led by Minister Pratap Sarnaik, has urged the Chief Minister to intervene. Two options are on the table: accepting the bids, which would save MSRTC money but cost the state, or procuring all diesel from within Maharashtra, which would retain state revenue but lead to higher costs for MSRTC. Officials are currently working on a solution that balances these financial interests.