He added that the GST Council in which all States and UTs are represented, has not made any recommendation for inclusion of these goods under GST.
He notes that currently, LPG is covered in the GST regime.
However, the GST Council in its 45th meeting held on 17th September, 2021 had considered the inclusion of Petrol/Diesel and other petroleum products under the GST regime but the matter was deferred by the Council till detailed deliberations on account of substantial repercussions on state and central exchequer were held.
The MoS stated that the issue has not been taken up by the Council as an agenda item for any further deliberation subsequent to the said meeting.
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