Fin Min wants BJP-ruled states to take lead in bringing petrol under GST

Left with few options to tackle the crude price hike impact on the economy, the finance ministry may ask the political leadership to persuade the 21 BJP-ruled states to take the initiative for bringing petroleum products under GST. Sources said the finance ministry is of the view that the time has come to start the process of discussions on inclusion of petro products within the GST ambit and BJP-…