EconomyThursday, 17 September 2026·The Hindu - National
India cuts export duty on petrol, diesel and ATF from September 16, 2026 in fortnightly review
The government reduced export duty on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel in its September 16, 2026 fortnightly review.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Government of India cut export duty on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), effective from September 16, after its latest fortnightly review linked to the West Asia conflict.
Key specifics
- Petrol export levy was reduced to ₹0.50 per litre from ₹1.5 per litre.
- Diesel export levy was reduced to ₹20 per litre from ₹24 per litre.
- ATF export levy was reduced to ₹15 per litre from ₹19 per litre.
- Domestic excise duty on petrol and diesel remained unchanged.
- The fortnightly review of export levies has been conducted since March 27 to protect domestic fuel availability.
Exam lens
Economy and taxation question, export duty, excise duty, and windfall tax are the key terms; TNPSC may ask which fuel saw the highest levy cut or why the review was started.