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The Ministry of Finance has issued multiple notifications revising the excise duty structure on high-speed diesel oil. The changes, notified on April 11, 2026, are effective immediately and are expected to impact fuel prices across the country. Key Changes Announced As per official Gazette notifications (No. 14/2026 to 18/2026), the government has revised various components of duty and cess applicable on diesel: Special Additional Excise Duty increased to Rs 24 per litre Road and Infrast
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FAQ :
The Centre has hiked the excise duty and cess on high-speed diesel.
The changes were notified on April 11, 2026, and are effective immediately.
The Special Additional Excise Duty has been increased to Rs 24 per litre, and the Road and Infrastructure Cess is now Rs 36 per litre.
The hikes are expected to lead to higher diesel prices at the pump, increased transportation costs, and potential inflationary pressure on goods and logistics.
The changes were made by exercising powers under the Finance Act, 2002, Finance Act, 2018, and the Central Excise Act, 1944.
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