Madras High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea To Bring Petrol, Diesel Under GST Regime For Uniform Pricing Pan India

The Madras High Court has sought a response from the central government on a plea to bring petrol and diesel under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The petition argues that including petroleum products under GST would help reduce the tax burden on consumers by eliminating the cascading effect of multiple taxes. Currently, petrol and diesel are taxed separately by both the central and state governments, leading to high prices. The High Court’s intervention could lead to significant reforms in how petroleum products are taxed, impacting both consumers and government revenues.