Coming as a shock to motorists, the new prices came into effect with immediate effect from Saturday afternoon. Nitish. K., Joint Secretary, Finance Department, Government of Karnataka. Has issued a notification to be implemented with immediate effect.
Retail sales tax on petrol has been increased by 3.9 percent from 25.92 percent to 29.84 percent, while tax on diesel has been increased by 4.1 percent from 14.34 percent to 18.44 percent.
Before the order, the price of petrol in Bengaluru was Rs 99.84 per liter, which has now become Rs 102.84 and the price of diesel which was Rs 85.93 per liter has become Rs 89.43. Fuel prices are going to be more expensive depending on distance in rural areas.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had held meetings of various departments after the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was lifted after the general elections and the step of increasing fuel prices was taken to raise funds.
Retail sales tax on petrol has been increased by 3.9 percent from 25.92 percent to 29.84 percent, while tax on diesel has been increased by 4.1 percent from 14.34 percent to 18.44 percent.
Before the order, the price of petrol in Bengaluru was Rs 99.84 per liter, which has now become Rs 102.84 and the price of diesel which was Rs 85.93 per liter has become Rs 89.43. Fuel prices are going to be more expensive depending on distance in rural areas.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had held meetings of various departments after the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was lifted after the general elections and the step of increasing fuel prices was taken to raise funds.
