Petrol prices in Delhi varies from other Indian states because of VAT and other applicable taxes. Petrol prices have the remained the same over the last three months.
The fluctuation in petrol prices depends widely upon the taxes levied on petrol. Here is every detail that you need to know about petrol tax in Delhi.
Total tax imposed on the petrol prices is a combination of Central Excise Duty and Value Added Tax (VAT). After a drop in the excise duty of petrol, Delhi government slashed the VAT on petrol to 19.40% from 30%.
Here is the list of significant details regarding petrol tax in Delhi:
Details | Price per liter |
Dealer price | Rs.57.66 |
Excise duty | Rs.19.90 |
Average dealer commission | Rs.3.77 |
VAT | Rs.15.39 |
Delhi retail selling price | Rs.94.72 |
Note:
Category | Prices |
Inflation Buffer | Rs.10 per litre |
OMC Processing Fee | Rs.5.66 per litre |
Crude Oil Costs | Rs.40 per litre |
Price of Petrol Without Tax | Rs.55.66 per litre |
The combination of excise duty and VAT along with other charges comprises the final price of petrol. Central government imposes the excise duty, while the VAT is added by the state government.
There has been a significant drop in petrol prices due to the reduction of excise duty, though the Delhi dealer's association further demands for a reduced VAT to increase the sales.
The following are the factors that affect the petrol tax in Delhi:
The factors that affect the petrol prices in Delhi are the number of refineries available in the state and the demand for fuel.
No, petrol does not come under the GST regime, be it Delhi or any other Indian states. Only excise duty and state-imposed VAT is included in petrol tax in Delhi.
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