The Centre has reduced export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1, according to a government notification issued on Saturday.
The revised rates come amid continued volatility in global crude oil markets and ongoing tensions in West Asia.
According to the notification cited by Mint, 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. Export duty on ATF has been fixed at Rs 9.5 per litre.
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Government revises rates for next fortnight
In a statement, the Ministry of Finance said, “Export levies [Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED)/Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC)] on the exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were introduced with effect from 27th March, 2026 so as to ensure domestic availability of petroleum products by disincentivising exports in the backdrop of the West Asia crises.”
The Ministry said the rates are reviewed every two weeks based on global fuel and crude oil prices.
“The rates are being revised on a fortnightly basis and the last such revision was undertaken with effect from 16th May, 2026. The rates are prescribed based on the average international prices of crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF prevailing during the period since the last review,” it said.
It added, “The rates for the next fortnight beginning 1st June, 2026, have been notified by the Central Government today. Consequently, the rate of duty will be ₹1.5 per litre (SAED- ₹1.5; RIC- Nil) on exports of petrol, Rs 13.5 per litre (SAED - Rs 13.5; RIC - Nil) on exports of diesel and Rs 9.5 per litre (SAED only) on exports of ATF."
Domestic fuel prices remain unchanged
The Ministry clarified that there has been no change in excise duty on petrol and diesel meant for domestic consumption.
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The move comes days after fuel prices were increased across major cities. In Delhi, petrol prices crossed Rs 100 per litre after the latest hike, while diesel prices also moved higher. Similar increases were recorded in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.
