New Delhi, June 16: The Central Government has revised export duties on petroleum products with effect from June 16, 2026, increasing the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The move is aimed at ensuring adequate domestic fuel supplies amid rising global demand and volatile crude oil prices.
Under the revised rates, diesel exports will now attract an SAED of ₹14 per litre, while exports of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) will be subject to an SAED of ₹12.5 per litre. The export duty on petrol remains unchanged at ₹1.5 per litre.
The export duty regime was first introduced on March 27, 2026, following heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia that pushed up international crude oil and petroleum product prices. The surge in global prices made exports more profitable for refiners than supplying the domestic market.
According to the government, the increase in export duty is intended to discourage refiners from prioritizing overseas sales over domestic demand and to ensure that India maintains sufficient supplies of diesel, petrol, and aviation fuel.
Review Conducted Every 15 Days
The government reviews these export duty rates every fortnight based on the average international prices of crude oil and refined petroleum products. The latest revision follows the previous review conducted on June 1, 2026, and reflects trends observed in global energy markets over the past two weeks.
Will It Affect Common Consumers?
The government has clarified that the revised duties apply only to exports and not to fuel sold within India. There has been no change in excise duty on petrol or diesel for domestic consumers, meaning fuel prices at retail outlets and petrol pumps are not expected to be impacted directly by this decision.
The move is primarily aimed at balancing domestic fuel availability while managing the effects of fluctuating global energy prices and international market demand.
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