‘Need money for guarantees…’: Karnataka government defends petrol, diesel price hike

‘Need money for guarantees…’: Karnataka government defends petrol, diesel price hike

The Karnataka government has defended its move to increase fuel prices, saying it needs money to fund the Congress party’s election “guarantees” and development in the state. “We need money for Guarantees and development, hence there has been an increase in fuel prices,” State Minister for Commerce and Industries MB Patil reportedly said. He, however, …

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Fuel Price in India: After Karnataka tax hike, here’s how much petrol, diesel costs in your city; Full list here

Fuel Price in India: After Karnataka tax hike, here’s how much petrol, diesel costs in your city; Full list here

With the latest fuel tax hike in the Southern state, petrol prices have risen by ₹3 per litre, reaching ₹102.84 in Bengaluru, up from ₹99.84. Similarly, diesel prices have increased by ₹3.02 per litre, now costing ₹88.95, up from ₹85.93.  According to the notification, the sales tax on petrol was increased from 25.92 per cent …

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