77% of Indians want petrol and diesel under GST: LocalCircles survey

Almost four out of every five Indians want petrol and diesel to come under Goods and Services Tax (GST), as they grapple with the rising cost, a LocalCircles survey said.

About 77% of the respondents said that they would want petrol and diesel under GST.

“Majority of the Indian households want petrol and diesel to be moved under GST as it will immediately have a huge positive impact on the cost of living. Even at 28% GST rates the prices of petrol post such a move will slide to Rs 75 a litre and diesel to Rs70 a litre. This could give a huge impetus to the economy and businesses via increased consumer spending,” the LocalCircles survey said.