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Govt Imposes Rs 3 Per Litre Duty on Petrol Exports Cuts Levies on Diesel and Atf

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India imposes export duty on petrol to curb outflows and manage domestic fuel prices, while reducing duties on diesel and ATF to support domestic consumption. This is a regulatory channel affecting Indian refiners' margins: petrol export margins squeezed, diesel/ATF margins improved. The impact is India-specific, with potential global spillover if Indian exports decline.

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  • Indian government imposes Rs 3 per litre duty on petrol exports.
  • Levies on diesel and ATF are reduced, but specific amounts not disclosed.
  • Decision published on 2026-05-18.
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Indian refiners face margin compression on petrol exports due to new duty, expected to last 1-2 weeks with 2-4% impact.

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