Centre raises fuel export tax as West Asia war tightens supplies
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By Financial Express
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In brief
India's government has implemented significant increases to fuel export taxes amid escalating tensions in West Asia that are constraining global energy supplies. The diesel export levy surged by ₹10 to ₹25.5 per litre, while aviation turbine fuel duties climbed to ₹22 per litre and petrol taxes rose to ₹3.5 per litre, effective August 3rd. These fiscal measures reflect the nation's strategic response to volatile international fuel markets.
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Centre raises fuel export tax as West Asia war tightens supplies
Diesel levy jumps ₹10 to ₹25.5 a litre; ATF duty raised to ₹22, petrol to ₹3.5 from August 3.
