India Revises Export Duties on Diesel and Aviation Fuel Amid Ongoing Crisis
Diesel export duty at ₹23/l, ATF at ₹33/l; petrol stays nil: Govt
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Starting May 1, 2026, India will impose an export duty of ₹23 per litre on diesel and ₹33 per litre on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), while maintaining a nil duty on petrol. This decision aims to ensure domestic availability of petroleum products during the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
- 01Export duty on diesel set at ₹23 per litre.
- 02Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) export duty revised to ₹33 per litre.
- 03Petrol export duty remains unchanged at nil.
- 04New rates effective from May 1, 2026.
- 05Export duties introduced to ensure domestic supply amid West Asia crisis.
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The Indian government has announced a revision of export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) effective from May 1, 2026. Diesel exports will incur a duty of ₹23 per litre, while ATF exports will be charged ₹33 per litre. The export duty on petrol remains at nil. These changes come as part of efforts to ensure the domestic availability of petroleum products, particularly in light of the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Export levies were first introduced on March 27, 2026, to discourage outbound shipments. The government reviews these rates every fortnight based on average international crude oil prices. Importantly, there is no change in the excise duty for petrol and diesel intended for domestic consumption.
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The revised export duties may lead to increased domestic supply of diesel and ATF, potentially stabilizing prices for consumers and businesses reliant on these fuels.
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