Government Increases Export Duties on Diesel and ATF
In a recent announcement, the government has raised the export duties on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), significantly impacting the fuel market. Diesel export duty has surged from Rs 21.5 to Rs 55.5 per litre, while ATF's duty has increased from Rs 29.5 to Rs 42 per litre. Interestingly, the export tax on petrol remains at zero. This move is expected to influence fuel pricing and trade dynamics. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
Apr 11, 2026, 19:16 IST
New Export Duty Rates Announced
On Saturday, the government announced a significant hike in the export duty for diesel, increasing it from Rs 21.5 per litre to Rs 55.5 per litre. Additionally, the export duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has been raised from Rs 29.5 per litre to Rs 42 per litre. In contrast, the export tax on petrol remains unchanged at zero.