GENERAL1 Oct 2026
Export duty on diesel, ATF slashed; petrol unchanged
In its latest fortnightly review, the government cut the export duty on diesel to ₹16 a litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to ₹10.5 a litre, starting October 1. The petrol levy stays at ₹0.5 a litre, and domestic excise duty is unchanged. Exporting diesel and ATF now costs less. If you ship these fuels, recheck your numbers for this fortnight.
Key Statutory Highlights
- From October 1, diesel exports draw ₹16 per litre and aviation turbine fuel draws ₹10.5 per litre.
- The petrol export levy stays at ₹0.5 per litre, and the excise duty charged on these fuels domestically remains unchanged.
- In the previous fortnightly review, diesel stood at ₹20 per litre and ATF at ₹15 per litre, with reviews held fortnightly since March 27.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you export diesel or ATF, check the current fortnight's rates with your customs broker before your next shipment, since the levies are revised every fortnight.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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