Export duty on diesel, ATF hiked with petrol unchanged
The government has increased the export duty on diesel to ₹14 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to ₹12.5 per litre, while keeping the levy on petrol unchanged at ₹1.5 per litre, effective from June 16, 2026. This decision, part of a fortnightly review by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), aims to ensure adequate domestic availability of petroleum products by disincentivising exports, a measure initially implemented in March 2026 in response to the West Asia crisis. Excise duty rates for domestic consumption remain unchanged.
The government has increased the export duty on diesel to ₹14 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to ₹12.5 per litre, while keeping the levy on petrol unchanged at ₹1.5 per litre, effective from June 16, 2026. This decision, part of a fortnightly review by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), aims to ensure adequate domestic availability of petroleum products by disincentivising exports, a measure initially implemented in March 2026 in response to the West Asia crisis. Excise duty rates for domestic consumption remain unchanged.
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GS Paper 3: Indian Economy - Government Budgeting, Fiscal Policy, External Sector, Trade Policy.
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