# Government cuts export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF

2026-09-16T20:41:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

The Central Government has reduced export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the next fortnight, with revised rates effective from September 16, according to Finance Ministry notifications issued on Wednesday. The export levy on petrol has been cut by Rs 1 per litre to Rs 0.5 per litre, diesel by Rs 5 per litre to Rs 20 per litre, and ATF by Rs 4 per litre to Rs 15 per litre. The road and infrastructure cess on diesel exports has been withdrawn, reducing the total levy from Rs 25 per litre to Rs 20 per litre. The levies were first introduced on March 27, 2026 to discourage exports and ensure adequate domestic supply amid the West Asia crisis. Rates are reviewed every fortnight based on average international prices. The previous revision on September 1 had increased the diesel export levy by introducing a Rs 1 per litre cess. There is no change in excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Coverage across all four outlets is uniform neutral reporting, with identical figures, effective dates, and policy context. No outlet offers independent analysis or differing framing. The story is a straightforward notification from the Finance Ministry. The notable point is the withdrawal of the road and infrastructure cess on diesel, a levy introduced only a fortnight ago. Future fortnightly reviews will show if this signals a sustained downward trend in export duties or a temporary adjustment tied to international crude prices.

## Coverage

- thehindubusinessline.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/government-cuts-export-levies-on-petrol-diesel-and-atf-for-next-fortnight/article71474085.ece>
  Straight notification with figures and context
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/govt-lowers-export-levies-on-petrol-diesel-and-aviation-turbine-fuel-amid-fortnightly-review/articleshow/134296226.cms>
  Agency-sourced reporting with no slant
- ndtvprofit.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/economy/windfall-tax-revised-govt-trims-export-duty-on-petrol-to-rs-0-5-litre-diesel-atf-also-see-cuts-12056701#publisher=newsstand>
  Brief factual update, no commentary
- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/business/govt-cuts-windfall-tax-on-export-of-petrol-diesel-and-atf/article71474189.ece>
  Straight reporting of government order

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