This is actually true for most of the countries. The governments take the biggest cut through the whole process: 1. Sales 2. Approvals 3. Duties 4. Rates So th

This is actually true for most of the countries. The governments take the biggest cut through the whole process: 1. Sales 2. Approvals 3. Duties 4. Rates So the higher the prices, the higher their revenue would be. And the inflation caused by that would also in their favor as it virtually diminishes their liabilities. There is no better way of making quick money in short term for the governments, but it will for sure backfire at some point. Those politicians know that, but they cannot care less as long as it doesn't burst in their term.