New Delhi, May 31: The Central Government has revised export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1, while keeping domestic excise duty rates on petrol and diesel unchanged.
According to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, export duty on petrol has been reduced to Rs 1.5 per litre, while diesel exports will attract a levy of Rs 13.5 per litre. The duty on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports has been fixed at Rs 9.5 per litre.
The revised rates have been determined based on the average international prices of crude oil and petroleum products prevailing since the last review. The government conducts periodic assessments to align export duties with global market conditions and domestic fuel requirements.
The export levies were first introduced on March 27, 2026, amid concerns over domestic fuel availability following volatility in global energy markets triggered by the West Asia crisis. The measures were aimed at discouraging excessive exports and ensuring adequate supplies within the country.
The latest revision marks a further reduction in export taxes compared to the rates announced on May 16, when the government imposed a special additional excise duty (SAED) of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports and Rs 16.5 per litre on diesel exports. The duty on ATF exports at that time stood at Rs 16 per litre.
Export duties on petroleum products have undergone several revisions over the past two months. Diesel export duty, initially set at Rs 21.5 per litre, was raised sharply to Rs 55.5 per litre in April before being gradually reduced. Similarly, ATF duty was increased to Rs 42 per litre before witnessing successive cuts.
Officials said the windfall tax framework remains focused on balancing domestic fuel availability with export interests while addressing market uncertainties arising from global geopolitical developments and fluctuating crude oil prices.
