After the Lok Sabha elections, common people have got a big shock on petrol and diesel. The Karnataka government on Saturday increased the sales tax on fuel. According to official sources, petrol will now cost Rs 3 and diesel Rs 3.5 per liter in the state. According to the notification of the finance department, the government has increased the sales tax on petrol from 25.92 percent to 29.84 percent. At the same time, there was an increase of 4.1 per cent on diesel, from 14.34 to 18.44 per cent. This notification will come into effect with immediate effect.
Chief Minister reviewed
The ruling Congress has won nine seats in the state. This step has been taken by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after reviewing the revenue and financial position of the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also handles the finance department. Let us tell you that this decision comes a few days after the results of the Lok Sabha elections, in which the NDA won 19 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, with the BJP winning 17 and the JD(S) two seats. Recently, the Assam government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 1.02 per liter and diesel by Rs 1.01 per litre. BJP is the government in the state of Assam.
Petrol and Diesel Prices in Delhi
Domestic prices of petrol and diesel remain stable amid fluctuating international crude oil prices. Petrol is being sold at Rs 94.72 per liter and diesel at Rs 87.62 per liter in the country’s capital Delhi. According to the rates published on the website of major oil marketing company Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, there has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel in the country. While in Mumbai, petrol remained at Rs 104.21 per liter and diesel at Rs 92.15 per litre.
Petrol and diesel prices in four metros of the country
Metro Petrol Diesel (Rs. per litre)
Delhi 94.72 87.62
Mumbai 104.21 92.15
Chennai 100.75 92.34
Kolkata 103.94 90.76