The Central government in India is ready for bringing petrol and diesel under the GST regime but it is unlikely that the states will agree to such a move, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
The minister, however, pointed out that it is unlikely that the states will agree to such a move as liquor and energy are revenue generating items for them.
The union minister said the Kerala High Court had suggested that the issue be placed before the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council for discussion at its last meeting in Lucknow.
Asked if the people can expect some respite in terms of fuel prices, the minister said India has seen one of the lowest increases in these prices in the past one year.
The minister said India has been able to insulate itself from the rising fuel prices by taking a number of steps, including reducing the excise duty by the Centre.
Tags: GST, Hardeep Singh Puri, Petrol and Diesel, Revenue, States
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