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If these products are brought under GST, state finances will be further reduced," he said.Liquor also should not come under GST, he added. "This (bringing petrol and diesel under GST) is not a correct decision. We request the central government to reduce central excise, which has been continuously increased," he said. "Most of the welfare schemes are implemented by states. On the current prices of petrol and diesel hovering above 80 and 70 respectively, the minister said instead of suggesting to states to reduce VAT on products, Centre should cut excise duty and bring prices down..