The Indian government is slowly pushing the vehicle norms in the favor of cleaner forms of energy that includes electric energy and alternative fuels. The government is also encouraging people not to use Diesel vehicles. As several media reports suggested 10 percent GST on the sale of diesel vehicles, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari clarified it by tweeting that ‘there is no such proposal currently under active consideration’.

The imposition of 10 percent GST meant that some of the popular SUVs in India would be more costlier. Even though automobile manufacturers have introduced petrol engines for their SUVs (apart from diesel engines) for the sake of alternative, the diesel variants of the SUVs are quite preferred. The hike in GST for diesel vehicle is a direct indication that the vehicles would cost more and people will be discouraged to get one. However, as of now, it is a matter of relief for aspirational diesel SUV buyers as the Road minister declined on the implementation of such law. This does not mean that diesel vehicles are safe, as the government is planning to do away with diesel vehicles due to high carbon emissions.