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Fuel Price Hike Drives ₹70 Lakh Surge in KTC’s Monthly Fuel Bill
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM
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Rising fuel prices have pushed Karnataka Transport Corporation’s monthly fuel expenses up by ₹70 lakh, according to a report by The Times of India.
The Times of India reports that the Karnataka Transport Corporation (KTC) has seen its monthly fuel expenditure climb by ₹70 lakh after a recent surge in fuel prices.
The increase reflects the broader trend of rising petrol and diesel costs across the country, which has put additional pressure on public transport operators.
KTC, which manages a fleet of buses that serve commuters across Karnataka, will need to absorb the higher fuel costs or seek adjustments in fares to maintain financial stability.
The transport body has not yet announced any specific measures to counter the impact, but the report highlights the vulnerability of state-run transport services to volatile fuel markets.
The increase reflects the broader trend of rising petrol and diesel costs across the country, which has put additional pressure on public transport operators.
KTC, which manages a fleet of buses that serve commuters across Karnataka, will need to absorb the higher fuel costs or seek adjustments in fares to maintain financial stability.
The transport body has not yet announced any specific measures to counter the impact, but the report highlights the vulnerability of state-run transport services to volatile fuel markets.