Fuel prices are on the rise and the fuel expenditure is increasing like anything. It will just continue that way. I just wanted to check how much money is spent on fuel per month mostly.

vasanth made the title shorter. hope it is ok. very good poll. that is an important statistic. it will be a slightly biased value, because we are using internet but still quite useful. would also love to get this in relative terms. that is what percentage of the total family income is spent on fuel? do you think factoring in vehicle maintenance costs will be useful?

TS, I share your thoughts. And I feel alternate fuels, more likely than not, would have alternate side effects. Take the example of bio-fuel. Just about 3 years back everyone were pushing for it saying its the best near term alternative... but now we realize that its responsible for pushing millions into hunger.

I think we've come a full cycle... from localization to globalization and next, back to localization?. I'm sure people world over would start talking about the importance of localization, which may drastically reduce the amount of fuel needed to transport commodities across the globe. In some areas it maybe bad thing for India, but overall it would be better for the environment.

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I posted it, later on I felt 0 should have been an option for those who just use BMTC+Auto combination or electric cars or bicycles and wanted to have more granular in the range of 1,000 rupees. Couldn't edit though.

Percentage factor of family income is also a good poll. I do see many people spending just for car fuel for highly fuel consuming cars as well as to maintain and enhance them more than the amount they spend on their family needs (showkie problem).

Next poll we can have the amount spent on maintenance plus usage.

This calls for policy/regulation changes. Diesel pricing is complex. We may argue that diesel engine is more efficient than petrol and hence shouldn't be discouraged. You can't have same fuel with differential pricing. It's not practical, esp. in India. Cheaper subsidized diesel meant for essential goods carrier would ultimately find its way to cars via grey market. Hence putting additional tax on diesel cars upfront is a better idea.

But more importantly than the above, govt. should seriously consider reducing taxes and levies heavily on hybrids and electric vehicles and completely do away tax on mass transport/public transport coaches/vehicles.

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