Excise Duty on Diesel Exports Cut to ₹23/Litre
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 22:55 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Centre has reduced excise duty on diesel exports to ₹23 per litre, effective from May 1. The road and infrastructure Cess on diesel exports will be nil for the next fortnight.
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