The Indian government has announced a reduction in export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), setting the new rates at ₹23 per litre for diesel and ₹33 per litre for ATF, effective from May 1. This decision comes in response to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which has raised concerns about domestic fuel availability. Previously, the export duties were significantly higher, with diesel at ₹55.5 and ATF at ₹42 per litre. Despite these changes, the government has maintained the existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption, which remain unchanged. In late March, the government had already reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre to help consumers cope with rising energy prices. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) confirmed that retail prices for petrol, diesel, and domestic LPG cylinders have not changed, effectively shielding consumers from the recent increases in international fuel prices.