# Centre hikes export levy on diesel, ATF, petrol 2026-08-08T21:43:33+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The government has raised export levies on petrol to ₹3.5 per litre, diesel to ₹24 per litre, and ATF to ₹22 per litre in its latest fortnightly review, effective since August 1. The rates are part of measures introduced from March 27 to prevent fuel shortages domestically amid the West Asia crisis. Domestic excise duty on petrol and diesel remains unchanged. In the previous review on July 16, petrol levy was ₹2.5 per litre, while diesel was ₹14.5 and ATF was ₹15.5. The government adjusts rates based on average international oil product prices since the last review. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: ATF, diesel, domestic supply crisis management, fuel export levy, Oil prices, petrol Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/centre-hikes-export-levy-on-diesel-atf-petrol/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/centre-hikes-export-levy-on-diesel-atf-petrol/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.