Deadline to levy additional duty on unblended diesel deferred

The Indian government has extended the deadline for implementing an additional ₹2 per litre tax on unblended diesel to April 1, 2025. The tax, aimed at promoting biofuels and reducing crude imports, was initially announced in the FY23 budget. The move aligns with India's commitment to enhance domestic crude production, increase ethanol blending, and focus on renewables to cut crude imports by 10% to 67% by 2025.

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