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Govt raises petrol export duty to ₹2.5/litre, cuts diesel duty to ₹8.5

2026-10-16T02:29:53.000Z

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The export duties ‌are currently reviewed every fortnight and adjusted in line ‌with movements ​in international crude ​oil and petroleum product prices

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  1. The Hindu · Business Export levy on petrol hiked, diesel lowered
  2. ThePrint · Economy India hikes petrol export tariff, cuts diesel duty to adjust to global energy prices

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  1. Business Standard · Economy — Govt raises petrol export duty to ₹2.5/litre, cuts diesel duty to ₹8.5
  2. The Hindu · Business — Export levy on petrol hiked, diesel lowered
  3. ThePrint · Economy — India hikes petrol export tariff, cuts diesel duty to adjust to global energy prices