Impact of Fuel Cess on Consumer Purchasing Power



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The cess on petroleum products, which cannot be claimed as Input Tax Credit (ITC), significantly inflates the final cost of goods. This cascading effect, where the original cess amount can increase by up to 150%, directly reduces consumer purchasing power and hinders economic growth. Bringing petroleum products under GST would allow for ITC claims, easing the financial burden on businesses and consumers alike.

The cess on petroleum products paid by a manufacturing company to the transporter of input goods becomes part of the cost of sales, as it cannot be claimed as Input Tax Credit (ITC). This cess is further added with other costs, and GST is levied on the total amount. As a result, the final cost of th
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The cess paid on petroleum products by manufacturers becomes part of their cost of sales and cannot be claimed as Input Tax Credit (ITC). This, along with other costs and GST, can increase the final price of the product by up to 150% of the original cess amount.

The increased cost due to fuel cess directly reduces consumer purchasing power, meaning people have less money to spend on other goods and services.

Including petroleum products under GST would eliminate the cascading tax impact and allow businesses to claim input tax credit, providing relief to both companies and consumers.

For every ₹30 lakhs of cess on diesel paid by manufacturers, end consumers end up bearing an additional cost of ₹16.02 lakhs.

The article appeals to the government to bring the cess on petroleum products under the GST framework and allow it to be claimed as Input Tax Credit to protect consumers' money and boost the economy.


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