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Big Government Decision On Petrol And Diesel Export Duty Changes From Today
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News18•16-10-2026, 09:21
Big Government Decision On Petrol And Diesel Export Duty Changes From Today
- •The government has reduced the export tax on diesel from 16 rupees per litre to 8.50 rupees per litre.
- •The export tax on petrol has been increased from 0.50 rupees to 2.50 rupees per litre starting today.
- •These changes apply only to fuel sold overseas and will not directly impact domestic market prices.
- •The government reviews these windfall tax rates every 15 days based on international crude oil prices.
- •Petrol and diesel prices remain stable across major Indian cities including Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru.
Key Questions Answered
The government reduced the windfall tax on the export of diesel from ₹16 per litre to ₹8.50 per litre, while increasing the export tax on petrol from ₹0.50 to ₹2.50 per litre.
No, the change only applies to petrol and diesel sold overseas and does not directly impact the prices of fuel sold in the domestic market.
The government reviews these tax rates every 15 days, keeping crude oil prices in the international market in view.
