Karnataka CM proposes hike in petrol, diesel, liquor taxes
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday proposed a hike in rate of tax on fuel, liquor and electricity to fulfil the promise of loan waivers to farmers. According to the proposed hike, the petrol prices will increase by â¹1.14 per litre and diesel by â¹1.12 in the state. Tax on liquor would be hiked by 4% and electricity by 3%.