Entry tax has been abolished by Karnataka but in a couple of neighbouring states, it has not been abolished. The move has removed 5% entry tax on petrol, aviation fuel, motor spirit and piped natural gas each of which attracts sales tax of 30%, 28%, 19% and 5.5% respectively. The price of diesel per litre in Karnataka is now less approximately by Rs 2.50 compared to Tamil Nadu, Rs 3.50 from Maharashtra, Rs 1.50 from Goa, Rs 6 from Andhra Pradesh and Rs 4 from Telangana. In Mysuru, the price of petrol slipped by Rs 3.30 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.70 per litre. A litre of petrol cost Rs 63.98 and diesel Rs 54 as on July 1.

Source: Times of India July 02, 2017 03:31 UTC