Sources from Ujjain have stated that Union Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said his Ministry is trying to bring petrol and diesel under the purview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister told "We are trying that petrol, diesel and kerosene should also come under the ambit of GST and they are hopeful that the GST Council will agree to it shortly".
Meanwhile when responding to a query, the minister said the spike in petrol rates in the international market has impacted the cost of the fuel in India. He said "Besides, the state governments too levy cess on petrol". Further the Congress had demanded that petroleum projects be brought under the GST ambit to send the message of save fuel and environment.
Accordingly the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and the
Indore Cycling Association (ICA) claimed that nearly 30,000 cyclists
participated in the event. Moreover on the occasion, Pradhan said cycling
promotes healthy life and helps in conservation of energy. He added "Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the countrymen to save energy".
