Fuel Price Hike

BJP Plans Statewide Protests In Karnataka Against Fuel Price Hike On June 17

16 Jun 2024

Hours after the Karnataka government raised the sales tax on fuel, BJP state unit president B.Y. Vijayendra announced plans for a statewide protest on Monday (June 17) against the decision, which resulted in higher petrol and diesel prices. Addressing the media, the BJP state president stated, "We urge the Chief...

Karnataka Justifies Fuel Price Hike To Fund Guarantees And Development

16 Jun 2024

Karnataka’s decision to fuel price hike has ignited controversy as State Minister for Commerce and Industries MB Patil defends the move, citing the need to fund guarantee schemes and development projects. The hike, which raises petrol prices by Rs 3 and diesel by Rs 3.5 per liter through higher sales...