Excise Duty CUT on Fuel to Avoid Shortage, Says Nirmala Sitharaman | Petrol-Diesel Price

Excise Duty CUT on Fuel to Avoid Shortage, Says Nirmala Sitharaman | Petrol-Diesel Price

Published : Mar 27, 2026, 03:20 PM IST

Excise Duty CUT on Fuel to Avoid Shortage, Says Nirmala Sitharaman | Petrol-Diesel Price | India News Speaking in Delhi, Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from rising costs. Acting on Narendra Modi’s direction, the move ensures steady crude supply, while export duty on ATF was raised to maintain domestic availability. 0:00 - Excise Duty Cut On Fuel 0:11 - Sitharaman Speaks Up 1:40 - 'Move Ensures Steady Crude Supply'