Why Is Petrol So Expensive? Taxes To Margins — Here’s What A Rs 2,000 Bill Entails by NDTV Profits | March 30, 2026 4:21 pm | Latest Posts, Market, Trending News The government has imposed fresh export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) while easing domestic excise duties on petrol and diesel. However, this may not necessarily help lower retail prices. Here’s why: