Export duty on diesel, ATF hiked with petrol unchanged
The Indian government has increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel while keeping petrol levies unchanged. This fortnightly adjustment is part of a strategy to ensure domestic fuel availability amid global market volatility.
Why it matters
These fiscal measures directly impact energy costs and supply chain stability within the Indian economy.
In the latest fortnightly review, the government late on Monday (June 15, 2026) increased the export duty on diesel to ₹14 per litre and that on export of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to ₹12.5 per litre whilst keeping the levy on petrol unchanged at ₹1.5 per litre.
The article reports on government policy changes using objective data and official sources without editorializing.
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