India revises export duty on petrol, diesel, ATF from July 1

India's central government has adjusted its export duties on key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), with the revised rates taking effect from July 1, 2026.

The Ministry of Finance announced updated Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) rates, setting the export duty on petrol at Rs 4 per liter and on diesel at Rs 8.5 per liter. The SAED for ATF exports is now Rs 7.5 per liter. These levies are part of a fortnightly review aimed at ensuring domestic availability of fuel, a policy initially introduced in March 2026 amid regional instability.

Crucially, these changes only affect exports. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold within India remains unchanged, meaning consumers at the pump will not experience a direct impact from these revised export levies. The government's primary goal with these duties is to manage domestic supply by making exports less attractive when international prices fluctuate.

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The export duty on petrol has been set at Rs 4 per litre and on diesel at Rs 8.5 per litre.

In addition to the rate adjustments, the government has broadened the scope of exemptions from these export duties. Previously, exports to Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka were exempt. This exemption list has now been expanded to include Mauritius and the Maldives, further refining the policy's reach.

The government reviews these export levy rates every two weeks, basing its decisions on average international prices of crude oil and refined products since the last assessment. This dynamic approach allows for adjustments in response to global market conditions and domestic supply needs.

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All three revised rates take effect from 1 July 2026.