India reduced export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1, 2026, while keeping domestic excise and retail fuel taxes unchanged.
The government announced the revision as part of its periodic price-linked review of petroleum product exports.
According to the latest notification, the export duty on petrol now stands at Rs 1.5 per litre, diesel at Rs 13.5 per litre, and ATF at Rs 9.5 per litre. The new rates will remain effective until mid-June. Officials said the review mechanism allows adjustments based on international crude and refined product prices.
The Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) and Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) were introduced on March 27, 2026, to ensure adequate domestic fuel availability amid global market volatility. Under the revised structure, petrol exports attract only the SAED component, while diesel and ATF exports carry reduced levies compared to the previous fortnight.
On May 16, the government had set export duties at ₹3 per litre for petrol, Rs 16.5 per litre for diesel, and Rs 16 per litre for ATF. The latest reduction reflects easing global prices and improved supply conditions.
Officials clarified that domestic excise duties remain unchanged, meaning consumers will not see any immediate impact on retail fuel prices. The next review of export duties is scheduled for mid-June.
