Central Government Imposes Export Levies on Petrol, Diesel, and Aviation Fuel for Next Fortnight The Central Government has revised export levies on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel for the fortnight beginning May 31, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the new duties will apply to exports of these fuels starting tomorrow. The move is intended to ensure adequate domestic availability of petroleum products amid ongoing uncertainties linked to the West Asia crisis. Exports of petrol will be subject to an export duty of 1.5 rupees per litre, while diesel exports will face a duty of 13.5 rupees per litre. Aviation turbine fuel exports will carry an export duty of 9.5 rupees per litre. These levies are part of the Special Additional Excise Duty and Road and Infrastructure Cess, which were introduced on March 27, 2026. The government stated that these duties are reviewed every fortnight based on average international prices of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel. The Finance Ministry clarified that the existing excise duty rates for domestically consumed petrol and diesel remain unchanged. The revised export duties will take effect immediately and will remain in force for the next 14 days. The notification specifies that the adjustments are tied to fluctuating global prices, with the review process conducted every two weeks. The government emphasized that the changes are designed to balance international market dynamics with the need to maintain stable domestic fuel supplies. The duties are part of a broader strategy to manage supply chain risks and ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products for domestic consumers.#central_government #west_asia_crisis #ministry_of_finance #special_additional_excise_duty #road_and_infrastructure_cess
