As fuel becoming more costlier in Kerala, petrol dealers close to Karnataka, TN borders worried

Kerala vehicles might head towards petrol pumps in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu from Saturday as petrol and diesel will become costlier in Kerala as the state budget proposal to impose a cess of Rs. 2 per litre is coming into effect.

Many petrol pumps close to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu borders in Kerala, especially those in places like Kasargod, are worried about a possible fall in sales.

Compared to Karnataka, diesel will be costlier by over Rs. 10 per litre and petrol Rs. 8 per litre in Kerala, say petroleum dealers.