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Transporters protest against rising fuel pricesOver 200 district-based transporters marched to the district collector's office on Monday to protest against the recent increase in fuel prices and imposition of several taxes. However, neither farmer has benefitted nor the poor due to the surcharge levied on fuel prices. "He added that in last few years there has been an increase of 18% in toll taxes. The march - carried out under the banner of Kolhapur District Lorry Operators - saw transporters travelling in bullock carts from Kawala Naka to the district collector's office. Several taxes have been imposed on fuel as surcharges under the garb of helping poor..