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Petrol and Diesel Tax in India: Central and State Tax on Petrol & Diesel in India

By Saloni Dhumne

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Updated on: Apr 21st, 2025

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9 min read

Rising fuel prices are a cause of concern for every Indian citizen whether they already own a vehicle or are planning to buy one. However, have you wondered why fuel prices tend to differ across states?

Well, it is due to the taxes levied by the Central and State Governments on the retail prices of petrol and diesel. So, if you wish to know the applicable diesel and petrol tax in India across the different states, keep reading.   

Petrol and Diesel Tax in India

Petrol tax in India consists of 55% of petrol's retailing price while diesel tax is 50% of the fuel's retail value. Apart from this, sales tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) are levied at varying rates by the State Governments. 

Here are the major charges present in India’s fuel pricing structure:

  • Base price of crude oil 
  • Excise duty
  • Dealer’s commission and charges
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)  

Now, crude oil prices, dealer’s charges and excise duty remain the same all over India. However, VAT and sales tax tend to differ across states, leading to a variation in fuel prices. 

Central and State Tax on Petrol and Diesel in India

Both the central and state governments of India levy taxes on petrol and diesel. The central authorities have raised the excise duty on petrol and diesel to Rs 13/litre and Rs 10/litre, respectively, effective April 8, 2025. 

On top of this, the state governments levy VAT, sales tax and other additional charges. The rates of these taxes tend to vary, leading to a difference in petrol and diesel prices across India.  

State Wise Tax on Petrol and Diesel in India

Check out the diesel and petrol tax in India across the different states:

State/UT

Petrol Sales Tax/VAT

Diesel Sales Tax/VAT

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

1%

1%

Andhra Pradesh

31% VAT + Rs.4/litre VAT+Rs.1/litre Road Development Cess and Vat thereon

22.25% VAT + Rs.4/litre VAT+Rs.1/litre Road Development Cess and Vat thereon

Arunachal Pradesh

14.50%

7.00%

Assam

24.77% or Rs.18.80 per litre whichever is higher

22.19% OR Rs. 14.60 per litre whichever is higher

Rebate of Rs. 1.50 per litre subject to minimum tax of Rs. 14.60 per litre

Bihar

23.58% or Rs 16.65/Litre whichever is higher (30% Surcharge on VAT as irrecoverable tax)

16.37% or Rs 12.33/Litre whichever is higher (30% Surcharge on VAT as irrecoverable tax)

Chandigarh

Rs.10/KL cess +15.24% or Rs.12.42/Litre whichever is higher

Rs.10/KL cess + 6.66% or Rs.5.07/Litre whichever is higher

Chhattisgarh

24% VAT + Rs.1/litre VAT

23% VAT + Rs.1/litre VAT

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

12.75% VAT

13.50% VAT

Delhi

19.40% VAT

Rs.250/KL air ambience charges + 16.75% VAT

Goa

21.5% VAT + 0.5% Green cess

17.5% VAT + 0.5% Green cess

Gujarat

13.7% VAT+ 4% Cess on Town Rate & VAT

14.9% VAT + 4% Cess on Town Rate & VAT

Haryana

18.20% or Rs.14.50/litre whichever is higher as VAT+5% additional tax on VAT

16.00% VAT or Rs.11.86/litre whichever is higher as VAT+5% additional tax on VAT

Himachal Pradesh

17.5% or Rs 13.50/Litre- whichever is higher

13.90% or Rs 10.40/Litre- whichever is higher

Jammu & Kashmir

24% MST+ Rs.2/Litre employment cess, Rebate of Rs.3.50/Litre

16% MST+ Rs.1.00/Litre employment cess , Rebate of Rs.4.50/Litre

Jharkhand

22% on the sale price or Rs. 17.00 per litre , which ever is higher + Cess of Rs 1.00 per Ltr

22% on the sale price or Rs. 12.50 per litre , which ever is higher + Cess of Rs 1.00 per Ltr

Karnataka

29.84% sales tax

21.17% sales tax

Kerala

30.08% sales tax+ Rs.1/litre additional sales tax + 1% cess , Social security cess Rs.2 per litre

22.76% sales tax+ Rs.1/litre additional sales tax + 1% cess , Social security cess Rs.2 per litre

Ladakh

15% MST+ Rs.5/Litre employment cess, Reduction of Rs.2.5/Litre

6% MST+ Rs.1/Litre employment cess , Reduction of Rs.0.50/Litre

Lakshadweep

10% VAT

10% VAT

Madhya Pradesh

29% VAT + Rs.2.5/litre VAT+1%Cess

19% VAT+ Rs.1.5/litre VAT+1% Cess

Maharashtra – Mumbai, Thane & Navi Mumbai

25% VAT+ Rs.5.12/Litre additional tax

21% VAT

Maharashtra (Rest of State)

25% VAT+ Rs.5.12/Litre additional tax 

21% VAT

Manipur

25% VAT

13.5% VAT

Meghalaya

13.5% or Rs 13.50/Litre- whichever is higher (Rs.0.10/Litre pollution surcharge) 

5% or Rs 9.50/Litre- whichever is higher (Rs.0.10/Litre pollution surcharge) 

Mizoram

18%, Social Infrastructure and Services Cess Rs 2000/KL, Road Maintenance Cess Rs 2000/KL

10%, Social Infrastructure and Services Cess Rs 2000/KL, Road Maintenance Cess Rs 2000/KL

Nagaland

21.75% VAT or Rs. 16.94/litre whichever is higher

17.20% VAT or Rs. 12.83/litre whichever is higher 

Odisha

28% VAT

24% VAT

Puducherry

16.98% VAT

11.22% VAT

Punjab

Rs.2050/KL (cess)+ Rs.0.10 per Litre (Urban Transport Fund) + 0.25 per Litre (Special Infrastructure Development Fee)+16.58% VAT plus 10% additional tax  or Rs.14.93/Litre whichever is higher

Rs.1050/KL (cess) + Rs.0.10 per Litre (Urban Transport Fund) +0.25 per Litre (Special Infrastructure Development Fee) + 13.1% VAT plus 10% additional tax  and  or Rs.10.94/Litre whichever is higher

Rajasthan

29.04% VAT+Rs 1500/KL road development cess

17.30% VAT+ Rs.1750/KL road development cess

Sikkim

20% VAT+ Rs.4000/KL cess 

10% VAT + Rs.3500/KL cess 

Tamil Nadu

13% + Rs.11.52 per litre

11%  + Rs.9.62 per litre

Telangana

35.20% VAT

27% VAT

Tripura

17.50% VAT+ 3% Tripura Road Development Cess

10.00% VAT+ 3% Tripura Road Development Cess

Uttar Pradesh

19.36% or Rs 14.85/Litre whichever is higher

17.08% or Rs 10.41/Litre whichever is higher

Uttarakhand

16.97% or Rs 13.14 Per Ltr whichever is greater

17.15% or Rs Rs 10.41 Per Ltr whichever is greater

West Bengal

25% or Rs.13.12/litre whichever is higher as sales tax+ Rs.1000/KL cess(20% Additional tax on VAT as irrecoverable tax)

17% or Rs.7.70/litre whichever is higher as sales tax + Rs 1000/KL cess (20% Additional tax on VAT as irrecoverable tax)

Petrol and Diesel Tax Breakup

To understand the breakup of diesel and petrol tax in India, let’s take the example of fuel prices in Delhi.

Tax breakup of petrol prices in Delhi:

Price Elements Price (per litre as of 10th April 2025)
Price chargeable to dealers Rs.55.66 
Average dealer commission Rs.3.77
Excise duty (charged by Central Government)Rs.19.90
VAT (applied by State Government) Rs.15.39/litre {consisting of 19.4% of (price chargeable to dealers + Average dealer commission + excise duty)}
Retail selling price of petrol in Delhi Rs.94.72

Tax breakup of diesel prices in Delhi:

Price Elements Price (per litre as of 10th April 2025)
Price chargeable to dealers Rs.56.42
Average dealer commission Rs.2.58
Excise duty (charged by Central Government)Rs.15.80
VAT (applied by State Government) Rs.12.82/litre {16.75% of (price chargeable to dealers + Average dealer commission + excise duty)}
Retail selling price of diesel in Delhi Rs.87.62

Petrol Price Without Tax

Here is the actual price of petrol before applying the central and state tax on petrol in India:

Price ElementsPrice
Crude oil costsRs.40/litre
OMC processing costsRs.5.66/litre
Buffer for inflation Rs.10/litre
Petrol price before tax Rs.55.66/litre

Diesel Price Without Tax

Take a look at the table below to know the price of diesel without tax:

Price ElementsPrice
Crude oil costsRs.40/litre
OMC processing costsRs.6.42/litre
Buffer for inflation Rs.10/litre
Diesel price before tax Rs.56.42/litre

Diesel and petrol tax in India is levied by the government in order to collect lump-sum revenue from the public. These funds are mainly used for developmental activities and contribute to the nation’s progress. 

Additionally, being a responsible consumer, it is your duty to know these rates. Remember, petrol pumps are not allowed to overcharge you on the state’s applicable petrol prices. Thus, knowing these rates is important for you to ensure that you are justly charged when buying fuel.  

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much percent tax on petrol in India?

As of now, there is a 55% tax on the overall selling price of petrol in India. 

How much central tax on petrol in India?

The central government levies an excise duty worth Rs.19.90/litre on petrol. 

Which state has the highest tax on petrol in India?

Andhra Pradesh charges the highest tax on petrol in India which is 31% VAT + Rs.4/litre VAT + Rs.1/litre Road Development Cess and VAT thereafter. 

How much tax on petrol in Maharashtra?

For regions like Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Aurangabad, the applicable petrol tax is 26% VAT+ Rs.5.12/litre additional tax. While for the rest of Maharashtra, the petrol tax is 25% VAT+ Rs.5.12/litre additional tax. 

What is the tax on diesel in India?

The central government charges tax on diesel at Rs.15.80/litre. Additionally, VAT and sales tax are levied by the state governments, the applicable rates of which tend to vary. 

Is there GST on petrol and diesel?

Petrol and diesel do not come under Goods and Services Tax (GST). They are applicable for Central Excise Duty, Central Sales Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT).   

What is the dealer commision for petrol and diesel?

3.9% for petrol and 2.9% for diesel is the commision percentage for dealer on petrol and diesel.

Does petrol and diesel come under the purview of GST?

Petrol and diesel does not come under the purview of GST.

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