Government Ends Windfall Tax on Crude Oil and Petroleum Exports
The Indian government has abolished the windfall tax on crude petroleum oil, petrol, diesel, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), effective November 2, 2024. Additionally, the Road and Infrastructure Cess on the export of petrol and diesel has been scrapped. Initially imposed on July 1, 2022, to curb abnormal profits by oil companies during the Russia-Ukraine war, the tax aimed to stabilize domestic supplies and fund welfare programs. However, its removal follows a review by the PMO, Revenue Department, and Petroleum Ministry, citing stabilizing crude prices and reduced revenue from the tax.
Purpose: Introduced to counter oil companies’ excessive profits from selling refined petroleum products internationally during a global price surge.
Impact on Domestic Market: Discouraged exports to ensure domestic supply and control prices.
Revenue Utilization: The tax revenue funded government welfare schemes.
Stabilized Prices: Crude oil prices in the international market have stabilized, reducing the likelihood of abnormal profits.
Declining Revenue: Collection from the windfall tax dropped from ₹25,000 crore in 2022-23 to ₹6,000 crore in 2024-25.
Industry Opposition: Domestic producers like ONGC and Reliance Industries argued that the tax hindered profitability and discouraged production.
Investor Concerns: It created uncertainty for both domestic and foreign investors in the petroleum sector.
Definition: A special tax on companies gaining excessive profits due to sudden price spikes.
Relevance in India: Applied to companies whose earnings surged due to the global linkage of domestic crude oil prices with international rates.
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