Export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF revised beginning June 1. Here are the details

Ziraat Times Team Report

New Delhi, May 30: The Central Government has notified revised export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1, 2026, as part of its ongoing policy to ensure adequate domestic availability of petroleum products amid continuing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

The export levies, imposed in the form of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) and Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC), were first introduced on March 27, 2026, to discourage exports and safeguard domestic fuel supplies during the West Asia crisis. The rates are reviewed and revised every fortnight based on prevailing international prices of crude oil and petroleum products.

Under the revised rates notified on Friday, exports of petrol will attract a levy of Rs 1.5 per litre in the form of SAED, with no Road and Infrastructure Cess applicable.

Exports of diesel will continue to face the highest levy, with a duty of Rs 13.5 per litre imposed entirely as SAED. Similarly, exports of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will attract a Special Additional Excise Duty of Rs 9.5 per litre.

The government said the revised rates have been determined on the basis of average international prices of crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF prevailing since the previous review, which came into effect on May 16, 2026.

Officials clarified that there is no change in the existing excise duty structure on petrol and diesel supplied for domestic consumption. The revised levies apply only to exports and are intended to balance domestic energy security requirements with evolving global market conditions.

The next review of export levies is expected to take place after the completion of the current fortnightly assessment period.