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 rates are being revised on a fortnightly basis and the last such revision was undertaken with effect from 11th April 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.
The rates for the next fortnight beginning 1st May, 2026 have been notified by the Central Government today. Consequently, the rate of duty on exports of diesel will be Rs. 23 per litre (SAED – Rs. 23; RIC – Nil). Further, the rate of duty on exports of ATF will be Rs. 33 per litre (SAED only). The rate of duty on exports of Petrol continues to remain Nil.
There is no change in the existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel cleared for domestic consumption.
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