Centre raises windfall tax on petrol, diesel and ATF exports from August 3

India has increased export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. These revised rates will be effective from August 3 for the next fortnight. Domestic fuel duties remain unchanged, providing stability for local consumers. This move follows a reduction in commercial LPG prices earlier this month. The government is

The export duty on petrol has been raised to Rs 3.5 per litre from Rs 2.5 per litre.

Since the peak of the West Asia conflict late March, the government has undertaken fortnightly reviews of export duty.

Motorists should brace for higher fuel prices as more Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are expected to adjust their pump prices from today, following another upward review by Star Oil amid rising international petroleum prices.