India Hikes Windfall Tax on Petrol, Diesel and ATF Exports Amid Global Market Volatility
India has raised windfall profit taxes on diesel, petrol, and aviation fuel exports to protect domestic supplies amid global oil market volatility. According to a Reuters report, the export duties see significant hikes following previous revisions driven by ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East.
India has increased its windfall profit taxes on key fuel exports, aiming to guarantee adequate domestic supplies and strengthen public finances amid ongoing energy market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
As per a report by Reuters, the government updated its export levies effective immediately, impacting outbound shipments of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel. The policy adjustment comes as international crude markets fluctuate in response to shifting developments surrounding regional conflicts. Ethanol Blending Saved Delhi Petrol Prices From Reaching INR 125, Cut Costs by INR 30 per Litre During Global Crude Spikes: Government.
Revised Fuel Export Duty Rates
Under the newly issued government directive, the export duty on petrol has been raised to 3.5 Indian rupees per litre, up from the previous rate of 2.5 rupees.
Simultaneously, the total tax levied on diesel exports has climbed to 25.5 rupees per litre through a combination of levies, marking a substantial increase from 15.5 rupees a fortnight prior. The duty applicable on aviation turbine fuel has similarly been adjusted upwards to 22 rupees per litre from 14.5 rupees.
Background on India's Windfall Levy
New Delhi originally introduced windfall profit taxes in July 2022 to capture exceptional corporate gains arising from soaring global oil prices. Although the mechanism was temporarily scrapped in late 2024, it was formally reintroduced earlier in the year following sharp price spikes triggered by geopolitical conflicts. Petrol Price List: Which States/UTs Sell Fuel Below INR 100, Above INR 110?.
Global oil benchmarks have experienced considerable turbulence in recent weeks, reacting to shifting diplomatic efforts and supply security concerns across major producing regions. Indian authorities continue to monitor these fluctuations closely to safeguard domestic retail availability.
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