Fuel prices have gone up relentlessly for the past few weeks and there's no sign of relief. Everyone knows the government is collecting enormous amounts of taxes that are levied on fuel. But no one is asking this vital question anymore: why aren't petrol and diesel a part of GST?
In this episode, we answer that question with a small story that starts in 2017, featuring Lord Commander Adarniya Modiji.
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