Petrol price crosses ₹110 mark in Bengaluru, fourth hike in 10 days
Bengaluru has experienced a significant rise in fuel prices, with petrol now costing ₹110.93 per litre. This marks the fourth increase in just ten days, prompting calls for government intervention from transport associations. The ongoing hikes are affecting operational costs for transport services and leading to higher prices for essential goods.
- ▪Petrol prices in Bengaluru rose to ₹110.93 per litre from ₹108.09 on May 24.
- ▪Diesel prices increased to ₹98.80 per litre from ₹95.99.
- ▪The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association has urged the government to reconsider fuel taxes and reduce unnecessary expenditures.
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Fuel prices in Bengaluru saw a sharp increase on May 25, prompting transport associations to urge the government of Karnataka to intervene and ease the burden on the sector.Petrol and diesel prices were hiked for the fourth time in 10 days, with the latest revision adding ₹2.7–₹2.8 per litre across all variants. Petrol prices in Bengaluru rose to ₹110.93 per litre from ₹108.09 on May 24, while diesel climbed to ₹98.80 per litre from ₹95.99.The consecutive hikes over the past 10 days have significantly impacted both the transport sector and the general public, increasing operational costs and pushing up prices of essential goods.The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association (KSTOA) said the continuous rise in fuel prices is affecting goods transport, cabs, buses, and even agriculture,…
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