April price hikes on almost all essentials to hit Karnataka residents hard

The onset of April is set to bring financial strain to Karnataka residents, with multiple price hikes across essential services. From milk and electricity to auto fares and garbage cess, common people will bear the brunt of increased costs.

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Key Price Hikes Effective from April 1

Milk Prices: Increased by ₹4 per liter.
Electricity Tariff: To rise by 36 paise per unit.
Garbage Cess: ₹12 per kg, as per BBMP’s new order.
Water Tariff: Water board proposes a hike; awaiting approval.
Auto Meter Fare: Base fare likely to rise from ₹30 to ₹40.
Vehicle Tax:

• Lifetime tax on vehicles under ₹10 lakh.
• 10% tax for electric vehicles over ₹25 lakh.

Toll Fees: 5% hike on all toll charges.
Tea & Coffee Prices: Increased by 15%, following the milk price hike.

Cascading Price Shocks

Metro Fare: Already increased by 46%.
Government Bus Fare: Hiked by 15%.
Electricity Tariff: Increased to meet pension and gratuity costs of employees.
KERC: Ordered an additional hike of 0.36 paise per unit.
Beer Prices: Increased by ₹10–₹40 since January.

With these hikes affecting daily life, citizens are bracing for an expensive summer.