Delhi government reduces VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%

The Delhi government on Saturday announced its decision to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

According to the the chief minister's office Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25 per cent to 7 per cent, according to the chief minister's office, as quoted by ANI, claiming it to be a move to to benefit airlines, passengers.

“Delhi government has decided to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from the existing 25 per cent to 7 per cent, a move which is likely to benefit the airlines and common passengers,” the official statement said.

This comes a day after Maharashtra reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to 7 per cent from 18 per cent for six months, effective May 15, to ease fuel costs for airlines amid high global crude prices and West Asia-related disruptions.

16/05/2026 Times of India

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