Published 8 days ago • Karnataka, India • Updated 7 days ago

Transport sector, industry slam Karnataka diesel price hike

The Karnataka government raised the sales tax on diesel to 21.17% effective April 1, 2025, increasing the price by Rs 2 to Rs 91.02 per litre.
Leader of Opposition R Ashoka criticized the Siddaramaiah-led government for the tax increase, stating it burdens the poor and middle class.
Karnataka diesel prices remain lower than those in neighboring states despite the tax hike, as claimed in an official statement.
The diesel price hike is expected to increase transportation costs, affecting the prices of essential goods, according to a state government note.

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The Hindu

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Transport sector, industry slam Karnataka diesel price hike

The Karnataka Lorry Owners Association, supported by independent truck drivers and petrol pump owners, has called for an indefinite strike from 10 a.m. on Saturday urging the government to hold a state-level meeting to address their concerns.

7 days ago·India

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NDTV

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Karnataka Government Hikes Sales Tax On Diesel

Karnataka government has hiked the sales tax on diesel to 21.17 per cent with effect from Tuesday, as a result of which there will be an increase of Rs 2 per litre, bringing the sale price to Rs 91.02.

8 days ago·New Delhi, India

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India Today

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Karnataka hikes diesel tax, pushing prices up by Rs 2 per litre from April 1

The Karnataka government has raised the sales tax on diesel, increasing its price by Rs 2 per litre. The move comes amid rising costs in fuel, property tax, electricity, and essential goods.

8 days ago·India

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News18 India

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Diesel Prices To Go Up In Karnataka As Siddaramaiah Government Hikes Sales Tax

According to the state government's notification on Tuesday, the Karnataka Sales Tax (KST) on diesel has been raised from 18.4% to 21.17%

8 days ago·India

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Moneycontrol

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Karnataka: Diesel price to increase as state government hikes sales tax

The tax rate will rise to 21.17 percent from April 1, increasing the price by Rs 2 to Rs 91.02

8 days ago·India

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Star of Mysore

Diesel price hiked by Rs. 2 a litre in State - Star of Mysore

Mysuru: In a move that could trigger a ripple effect across goods transport, public transport and services sector, the State Government has hiked diesel price by Rs. 2 a litre, with effect from last midnight (Apr. 1). The State Government on Tuesday issued a notification announcing an increase in Sales Tax on Diesel from 18.44 percent to 21.77 percent. This hike comes at a time when the State is already witnessing an increase in the prices of es…

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