Mangaluru: Fuel Station in Galimukha in Eshwaramangala from Dakshina Kannada District which is located only 10 km from Kerala City has witnessed a 50-60% increase in gasoline and diesel sales after Carnataka reduces taxes.
Likewise, the fuel station in Talapady on the border of Dakshina Kannada has also witnessed a significant increase in sales because the price of gasoline and diesel is cheaper than Kerala.
Meanwhile, tax deductions in Karnataka have had an impact on the fuel station on the border near Kunjathur in Kerala very badly.
The fuel station, which is located is only 500 meters from the border of the DK in Talapady, losing a large number of customer base after the price reduced in Karnataka.
In fact, two fuel stations, one in Kerala and others in Karnataka, are less than 500 meters from each other.
Thajuddin, manager Kerala Fuels in Kunjathur in Kerala, told TOI that sales were reduced by more than 50% after tax cuts in Karnataka.
“Gasoline sales at our fuel stations are drastically reduced from an average of 6,000 liters to 2,000 liters per day.
We have expected Kerala’s government to follow the steps taken by Karnataka to reduce prices.
Congress in opposition in Kerala has held demanding protests Tax discount for fuel, “he said.
Meanwhile, Galimukha’s fuel station in Galimukha has installed banners that announced that gasoline and diesel are cheaper each Rs 5 and Rs 8 in their outlets in Karnataka.
“We are a fuel station located very close to the city of Mulleria in Casilagod from Kerala where the price of gasoline and diesel is more expensive.
Sales increased by almost 60% after a tax reduction by Karnataka.
People from the Kerala border area reaches here to fill in materials Burn.
Private vehicles and public transport vehicles from Kerala have visited our station to refuel.
The price of gasoline is Rs 100.46 per liter and RS 84.87 for Diesel at our station.
The price is up to RS 5 and RS 8 for Gasoline and diesel in Kerala, “said Mansukh M, Galimukha’s fuel station manager.
Hameed K, who often travels between Kasaragod and Mangaluru, said, “I fill my car’s fuel tank from Talapady so I don’t have to pay more in Kerala.”