Genius!
Instead of developing and implementing strategies regarding discovery of new gas wells and putting up a "proper" mass transit system we are just playing with duties.
More imports mean an increase in pressure on foreign reserves. Importing hybrids will be such a waste since all these cars will later be swapped with toyota 4a engine and running on CNG or LPG. Besides more $$ will be spent on importing these as compared to the amount of $$ spent on fuel.
If we are getting the Saudi oil facility, our government should just shut CNG as fuel and exchange CNG filling stations and kits for LPG kits at a subsidized rate.
Another disappointing year ahead of us where common man will be stressed by putting more taxes and necessities while the 80% of population will remain exempt and will "enjaye" importing 3 millioon rs hybrids.