Central Excise Notifications 19-21 (T) Dated 30/04/2026 – Excise duty on exports of diesel will be Rs. 23 per litre (SAED as Rs. 23 and RIC as Nil),  exports of ATF Rs. 33 per litre (SAED only) and Nil Duty on Exports of Petrol 

Export levies [Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED)/Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC)] on the exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were introduced with effect from 27^th March, 2026 so as to ensure domestic availability of petroleum products by disincentivising exports in the backdrop of the West Asia crises. The rates are being revised on a fortnightly basis. The rates notified for the fortnight beginning 1^st May, 2026 prescribes, the rate of duty on exports of diesel as Rs. 23 per litre (SAED – Rs. 23 and RIC – Nil). Further, the rate of duty on exports of ATF will be Rs. 33 per litre (SAED only). The rate of duty on exports of Petrol continues to remain Nil.  There is no change in the existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel cleared for domestic consumption.

(Link: Central Excise Notification 19/2026 (T), 20/2026 (T), and 21/2026 (T) all Dated 30/04/2026)