Key facts
- Petrol and diesel prices remained steady across India on June 11, 2026.
- The Indian government has exempted higher ethanol-blended petrol (E22, E25, E27, E30) from excise duty.
- This policy aims to promote cleaner fuels and decrease reliance on imported crude oil.
- The excise duty exemption does not apply to regular petrol, so consumers are not experiencing immediate price drops.
Petrol and diesel prices in India remained unchanged on June 11, 2026, despite the central government's announcement of excise duty exemption on higher ethanol-blended petrol. This move, aimed at encouraging the adoption of cleaner fuels and reducing crude oil imports, does not immediately translate to lower prices for consumers using conventional petrol.
The government's focus is on promoting ethanol blending in transport fuels, with the excise duty waiver specifically applying to petrol blends containing between 22% and 30% ethanol (E22 to E30). This policy is part of a broader strategy to enhance energy security and support India's biofuel program.
As the exemption is targeted at specific ethanol-rich fuel blends, which are compatible with certain engines and flex-fuel vehicles, motorists filling up regular petrol are unlikely to see any change in pump prices. The impact of this tax benefit is expected to be gradual as more compatible vehicles and fuel options become available in the market.