Officials indicated that the aim is to prevent excessive gains from global price gaps while ensuring domestic fuel stability.
India Hikes Export Duties on Diesel and ATF, Rates Set at 55.5 and 42
India’s fuel export taxation framework has been tightened again as the government moved to raise levy rates on key petroleum products amid ongoing global energy uncertainty.
The revised structure places diesel at a significantly higher levy of 55.5 per litre, while aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will now attract 42 per litre, according to the latest finance ministry notification. The change takes effect immediately and replaces the earlier March 26 rates, when duties were much lower at 21.50 per litre for diesel and 29.5 per litre for ATF.
The adjustment reflects the government’s continued effort to manage profit flows from exporters during periods of fluctuating crude oil prices. Officials indicated that the aim is to prevent excessive gains from global price gaps while ensuring domestic fuel stability.
Petrol remains outside the tax regime, with no export duty currently applied.
The revision comes amid continued volatility in global energy markets. Although recent easing in international conditions has helped stabilise crude oil prices, officials said monitoring of global movements will continue for future policy decisions.
