How much tax is in a litre of diesel in Karnataka?
₹31.97of every ₹91.02 litre of diesel in Karnataka is tax — about 35 paise in the rupee
₹17.80 of it is central excise duty, the same in every state. ₹14.17 is Karnataka's own VAT at 18.44%, charged on top of the excise. That gives Karnataka 12th-lowest diesel VAT of the 24 states and union territories here.
| Price before tax, including the dealer's margin | ₹59.05 |
|---|---|
| Central excise duty | ₹17.80 |
| Karnataka VAT at 18.44% | ₹14.17 |
| Tax in the litre | ₹31.97 |
| Pump price | ₹91.02 |
Questions people ask
How much tax is in one litre of diesel in Karnataka?
₹31.97 at a pump price of ₹91.02 — ₹17.80 of central excise duty plus ₹14.17 of Karnataka VAT charged at 18.44%.
Is there GST on diesel?
No. Petrol and diesel are outside GST. The centre charges excise duty per litre and the state charges VAT as a percentage on top of it, which is why the pump price differs from one state to the next.
Why is diesel cheaper in some states?
The central excise is ₹17.80 everywhere. The difference is state VAT: Andhra Pradesh charges 28% and Chandigarh charges 6.66%. Karnataka charges 18.44%.
What share of the diesel price is tax in Karnataka?
About 35% of the ₹91.02 pump price, at the price shown on this page.
Rates as of July 2025. Source: Central excise notification and state VAT schedules, against PPAC/IOCL pump prices. Close, not exact — treat them as a guide.
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