Inside India’s Petrol Pricing System and the Tax Divide Driving State Gaps

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• – India's fuel prices are influenced by taxes, logistics, and policy choices, not just global oil prices.
• – The country's fuel pricing system is complex and opaque, with state governments having significant flexibility to adjust prices.
• – This complexity has led to significant state-to-state price gaps, with some states paying up to 30% more for petrol than their neighbors.