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India takes a 'huge hit' on tax revenue to keep fuel prices from ...
India takes a huge tax revenue hit as it cuts fuel excise duties to shield consumers from soaring oil prices caused by the Iran war.
Why India cut fuel excise duty now and what it means for petrol prices
India's excise duty cut on petrol, diesel comes amid rising global oil risks linked to West Asia tensions; here's why the move matters, how fuel prices are calculated, and what it means for consumers In a significant move, the government has reduced excise duty by ₹10 per litre on both petrol and diesel.
India Cuts Special Additional Excise Duties on Petrol, Diesel Amid Iran ...
The government of India has cut the special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel to 3 rupees ($0.0318) per litre and zero, respectively, according to a government order dated Thursday. The reduction comes amid a global energy crisis due to the US-Israel-Iran war and the consequent Tehran-imposed blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's crude ...
India cuts petrol, diesel taxes; imposes export duties to shield ...
In a late intervention, the Centre cut the effective central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption by Rs 10 per litre each, a move aimed at cushioning households from surging global oil prices and supply disruptions triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran.


