New Delhi, Ma 31 The Central government has revised export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1, 2026, keeping domestic excise duty rates unchanged.
Revised Export Duty Rates from June 1
As per an official notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the revised export levy rates are:
| Fuel | Export Levy |
|---|---|
| Petrol | Rs 1.5 per litre |
| Diesel | Rs 13.5 per litre |
| ATF | Rs 9.5 per litre |
The revised rates have been prescribed based on the average international prices of crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF prevailing since the last review period.
Domestic Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged
The Centre has kept excise duty rates on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market unchanged, ensuring no immediate impact on retail fuel prices for consumers across India.
Background — Export Levies Introduced Amid West Asia Crisis
The export levies were first introduced on March 27, 2026, to ensure domestic availability of petroleum products by discouraging exports amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
How Export Duty Has Changed Over Time
Diesel Export Duty Revision History:
- March 26 — Rs 21.50 per litre
- April 11 — Raised to Rs 55.5 per litre
- April 30 — Cut to Rs 23 per litre
- May 16 — Reduced to Rs 16.5 per litre
- June 1 — Further reduced to Rs 13.5 per litre ✅
ATF Export Duty Revision History:
- First set — Rs 29.5 per litre
- Increased — Rs 42 per litre
- Reduced — Rs 33 per litre
- May 16 — Rs 16 per litre
- June 1 — Further reduced to Rs 9.5 per litre ✅
May 16 Revision — What Changed
The last revision on May 16, 2026 had imposed a special additional excise duty (SAED) of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports while reducing diesel duty to Rs 16.5 per litre. The road and infrastructure cess was reduced to zero on petrol and diesel exports at that time.
Windfall Tax Framework
The windfall tax framework was introduced to ensure adequate domestic fuel availability and curb exports amid volatile global oil markets triggered by the West Asia crisis. The government reviews export levies every fortnight based on prevailing international crude and fuel prices.
H2: Current Domestic Fuel Prices
Following four successive hikes between May 15-25, petrol prices in Delhi have crossed Rs 100 per litre mark. The latest export duty revision will not affect domestic retail prices.
