Vehicle owners can afford to pay for fuel: Union minister Alphons PTI<p>"All the money collected goes to the poor and it is an intentional decision taken by the government," Alphons said.<br></p> HIGHLIGHTS He said the tax was aimed at mobilising resources for infrastructure projects. He added the funds are being used, among other things, to build toilets and houses for the poor. Opposition leader in the state assembly, Ramesh Chennithala, hit out at the Union minister for his remarks. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vehicle owners are people who are "not starving" and can afford to pay for petrol , Union minister Alphons Kannanthanam on Saturday said, defending the f uel price hike. He said the tax was aimed at mobilising resources for infrastructure projects. "All the money collected goes to the poor and it is an intentional decision taken by the government," Alphons told reporters here. He was speaking after visiting the BJP state head offi...