The government is currently focused on discouraging excessive exports that might otherwise strain local supplies.

The Central government has officially raised the Special Additional Excise Duty on the exports of diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel in its latest fortnightly review. Effective June 16, 2026, these revised levies aim to adjust to shifting global market conditions and manage national fuel reserves effectively.

This move is a strategic reaction to the ongoing geopolitical instability across West Asia. By periodically reviewing these duties, the government seeks to balance domestic fuel availability against the potential for refiners to prioritize overseas shipments when international margins are particularly high, ensuring long-term energy security.

The government is currently focused on discouraging excessive exports that might otherwise strain local supplies. By making overseas shipments less attractive through these adjusted levies, authorities are prioritizing the stability of domestic energy chains, a move necessitated by the persistent supply uncertainties caused by the broader regional conflict.

Under the new notification, the export duty on diesel has been raised to 14 rupees per litre from 13.5 rupees, while the levy on Aviation Turbine Fuel has been increased to 12.5 rupees per litre from 9.5 rupees. Meanwhile, the export duty on petrol remains unchanged at 1.5 rupees per litre for this period.

These modifications apply exclusively to exports and will have no impact on retail prices for consumers. The existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel cleared for domestic consumption remain entirely unchanged, ensuring that the daily fuel costs for citizens at the pump stay stable.