The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on March 26, 2026, notified regarding the Levy of Special Additional Excise Duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel.
The following has been stated:
• The Central Government under the Finance Act, 2002, has introduced a Special Additional Excise Duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
• A new entry has been inserted in the Eighth Schedule prescribing a duty of ₹50 per litre on ATF.
• The decision has been taken due to urgent circumstances requiring immediate action.
• The notification comes into force with immediate effect.
[Notification no. - 07/2026-Central Excise]