Official documents have revealed that high government levies, duties, and margins are driving fuel prices significantly above their base import costs, with petrol selling Rs 139.93 higher and high-speed diesel (HSD) selling Rs 116.10 higher per liter.
According to breakdown documents, the basic cost of petrol stands at Rs 197.69 per liter, while the current retail price is set at Rs 327.62 per liter. On every liter of petrol, consumers pay Rs 130.23 in total duties and margins, which include an Rs 80 Petroleum Levy, Rs 5 Climate Support Levy, Rs 21.24 Customs Duty, Rs 7.48 Inland Freight Equalization Margin (IFEM), Rs 7.87 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) margin, and Rs 8.64 Dealers margin.
Similarly, the base cost of high-speed diesel is recorded at Rs 264.76 per liter against a retail price of Rs 380.86 per liter. Total levies, taxes, and margins on diesel amount to Rs 116 per liter, comprising a Petroleum Levy of Rs 74.28, Climate Support Levy of Rs 5, Customs Duty of Rs 15.68, IFEM of Rs 4.63, OMC margin of Rs 7.87, and Dealers margin of Rs 8.64.
Key Breakdown of Fuel Price Charges (Per Liter):
- Petrol Base Cost: Rs 197.69 | Retail Price: Rs 327.62
- High-Speed Diesel Base Cost: Rs 264.76 | Retail Price: Rs 380.86
- Petroleum Levy: Rs 80 on Petrol | Rs 74.28 on Diesel
- Climate Support Levy: Rs 5 on both Petrol and Diesel
- Industry Margins: Rs 7.87 (OMC) and Rs 8.64 (Dealer) on both fuels
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Fuel Types: Petrol & High-Speed Diesel (HSD).
- Petrol Retail Gap: Selling Rs 139.93 above base cost.
- Diesel Retail Gap: Selling Rs 116.10 above base cost.
- Major Levy Components: Petroleum Levy, Climate Support Levy, Customs Duty, IFEM, OMC & Dealer Margins.
- Impact Area: Inflation and consumer transport costs nationwide.
