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india raises export duty on petrol cuts those on diesel and aviation fuel
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AI-generatedIndia adjusts export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel, affecting margins for domestic refiners and exporters. The changes aim to balance domestic supply and export competitiveness, with a slight increase in petrol duty and reductions for diesel and jet fuel. This is a regulatory channel impacting refinery margins and fuel trade flows, primarily within India and its export markets.
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- India raised export duty on petrol by 3 rupees per litre on May 16, 2026.
- India cut export duty on diesel to 16.5 rupees per litre.
- India cut export duty on aviation fuel to 16 rupees per litre.
- Retail fuel prices were raised for the first time since the Iran war.
- Duties are adjusted bi-weekly based on international crude and fuel prices.
Petrol exports face margin compression down 2-4% within 48h due to higher export duty.
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