India has sharply increased export taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), as the government aims to keep more fuel within the country and limit rising costs for local airlines.
According to a notification issued by India’s Ministry of Finance on April 11, 2026, the export tax on jet fuel has been increased to 42 rupees per litre (about $0.50), up from 29.5 rupees per litre (about $0.35), with immediate effect. At the same time, export duties on diesel were also significantly raised, to 55.5 rupees per litre (approximately $0.66) from 21.5 rupees per litre (approximately $0.26).
The latest increase marks the second adjustment in export duties within a short period, reflecting the rapid evolution of the situation. India first introduced the so-called windfall tax on fuel…
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