State Wise Tax on Petrol and Diesel in India: Explained

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What Is the State Wise Tax on Petrol & Diesel in India?

With the rising fuel prices and increased VAT, few states registered growth in VAT collection. As of July 2021, states like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh fall under this category. Andaman and Nicobar Island was the lowest.

The primary difference was in the amount of VAT levied by each government. For example, Madhya Pradesh charges ₹31.55 per litre VAT on petrol, and Rajasthan levies ₹21.82 per litre VAT on diesel. While in Andaman and Nicobar Island, people pay only ₹4.82 per litre on petrol and ₹4.74 per litre on diesel.

Take a look at the table below showcasing the different tax rates on petrol and diesel in major Indian states and union territories -

States	VAT on Diesel	VAT on Diesel
Madhya Pradesh	₹3/L VAT + 23% VAT+ +1% cess	₹4.5/L VAT+ ₹33% VAT +1%cess
Rajasthan	₹1750/KL road development cess + 26% VAT	₹1500/KL road development cess + 36% VAT
Manipur	22.50%	36.50%
Telangana	27%	35.20%
Assam	23.66% or ₹17.45/L. VAT minus rebate of ₹5/L is applicable	32.66% or ₹22.63/L. VAT minus rebate of ₹5/L is applicable.
Delhi	16.75% VAT + ₹250/KL air ambience charges	30%
Uttar Pradesh	17.48% or ₹10.41/L	26.80% or ₹18.74/L
Andhra Pradesh	₹4/L VAT + ₹1/L road development cess and VAT + 22.25% VAT	₹4/L VAT + ₹1/L road development cess and VAT+ 31% VAT
Bihar	19% or ₹12.33/L (30% surcharge on VAT as irrecoverable tax)	26% or ₹16.65/L(30% surcharge on VAT as irrecoverable tax)
Maharashtra (Thane, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai)	₹3.00/L additional tax + 24% VAT	₹10.12/L additional tax + 26% VAT
Rest of the Maharashtra	₹3.00/L additional tax + 21% VAT	₹10.12/L additional tax + 25% VAT
Andaman and Nicobar Island	₹4.74/L	₹4.82/L

Base price	₹34.19/L
Freight charges	₹0.36/L
Dealer’s charges (excluding the charges of VAT and excise duty)	₹34.55/L
Commission of dealers	₹3.77/L
Excise duty	₹32.90/L
VAT (inclusive of dealer’s commission)	₹21.36/L

Base price	₹36.2/L
Freight charges	₹0.33/L
Dealer’s charges (excluding the charges of VAT and excise duty)	₹36.65/L
Commission of dealers	₹2.58
Excise duty	₹31.80
VAT (inclusive of dealer’s commission)	₹12.19

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