EconomyMonday, 1 June 2026·The Hindu
Petrol export tax cut: India reduces cess on petrol, diesel and ATF
The Centre cut export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel in June 2026, while keeping domestic fuel tax rates unchanged.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, India’s Ministry of Finance reduced export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, while leaving domestic fuel tax rates unchanged.
Key specifics
- Petrol export additional profit tax was cut to ₹1.50 per litre.
- Diesel export tax was reduced from ₹16.50 to ₹13.50 per litre.
- Aviation turbine fuel tax was lowered from ₹16 to ₹9.50 per litre.
- The “road and infrastructure cess” on petrol and diesel exports was fully removed.
- Domestic-use petrol and diesel tax rates were not changed in the official notification.
Exam lens
Economy and taxation MCQ, Ministry of Finance notification, export levy changes, litre-wise rates, and domestic vs export tax distinction are the key TNPSC points.