Karnataka State Travels Owners' Association demands fiscal relief as West Asia-driven crude oil prices squeeze transport, logistics, and tourism. State's 29.84% petrol VAT generates ₹23,000–24,000 crore annually — creating structural tension between revenue dependency and relief requests. No government response issued. Brent crude trading US$80–90/barrel.
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