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Centre Cuts Windfall Tax on Diesel, ATF Exports From October 1

The Finance Ministry said the revised rates will apply for two weeks as export duties are reviewed every fortnight to protect domestic fuel supplies.

  • The Finance Ministry notified a reduction in export levies for diesel and aviation turbine fuel effective today. The Centre decreased diesel duties to Rs 16 per litre and ATF to Rs 10.5 per litre.
  • Amid the West Asia crisis, India has conducted fortnightly reviews since March 27, 2026. These measures aim to ensure domestic availability of petroleum products by discouraging exports when global prices are elevated.
  • Diesel exporters will pay Rs 4 less per litre under the new rates, while the levy on ATF exports falls by Rs 4.50 per litre. These reductions follow the previous fortnightly review on September 16.
  • Petrol export duties remain unchanged at Rs 0.5 per litre for the current period. Domestic Excise duty rates for fuel cleared for local consumption also remain unaffected by this export tax adjustment.
  • Indian refiners face varying impacts depending on international prices, refining margins, and export volumes. The Centre continues adjusting rates every two weeks based on changing global energy market conditions.
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India cuts diesel, ATF windfall taxes again. What changes from October 1

India has lowered the export levy on diesel and ATF for the second straight fortnight, while keeping the petrol export duty unchanged

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Govt lowers windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports amid West Asia tensions

The rate of special additional excise duty (SAED) along with road and infrastructure cess on the export of diesel will now be ₹16 per litre.

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Export duty on diesel, ATF slashed; petrol unchanged

The government has been conducting a fortnightly review of export levies since March 27, in the backdrop of the conflict in West Asia

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Windfall tax cut on diesel, ATF exports from October 1

The revised levies will apply for a fortnight, with the finance ministry also retaining existing duties on fuel cleared for domestic consumption

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Govt cuts windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports; petrol duty unchanged

The government has cut the windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports from October 1 while retaining the levy on petrol exports at Rs 0.5 per litre for the next fortnight.

·Mumbai, India
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Centre cuts windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports from October 1

The Centre has decreased the windfall tax on diesel exports to ₹16 per litre and ATF exports to ₹10.5. This decision, effective from October 1, follows a previous reduction on September 16. The petrol export tax remains unchanged at ₹0.5 per litre during this period. Export duties are reviewed every fortnight based on international prices of crude oil and petroleum products.

·Mumbai, India
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