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What Is the Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel in India?

Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel in India

Breakdown of Excise Duty on Petrol in India

Elements

Amount Per Litre

Basic excise duty

₹1.80

Road and infrastructural development cess

₹8

Agricultural and infrastructural development cess

₹2.50

Additional excise duty

₹7.60

Total excise duty

₹19.90

Now, after the reduction, this is ₹ 19.90 per litre.

Breakdown of Excise Duty on Diesel in India

Elements

Amount Per Litre

Basic excise duty

₹1.80

Infrastructural and development cess

₹8

Infrastructural development and agricultural cess

₹4

Additional excise duty

₹2

Total excise duty

₹15.80

                             Following the reduction, this is ₹15.80 per litre.

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