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Centre hikes export levy on diesel, ATF, petrol
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 Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that export levies always hurt refiners ignores that domestic consumers must be protected from global price spikes. The government tweaks rates every fortnight based on international prices, so companies cannot claim surprise. The real test will be whether the ₹24 per litre diesel levy actually keeps local pumps cheaper than the grey market, or if it simply reduces India's export competitiveness. Watch the next fortnightly review on August 16 for the crude price trajectory that justifies this hike.
Source: thehindu.com
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