How much tax is in a litre of diesel in Goa?
₹30.63of every ₹88.29 litre of diesel in Goa is tax — about 35 paise in the rupee
₹17.80 of it is central excise duty, the same in every state. ₹12.83 is Goa's own VAT at 17%, charged on top of the excise. That gives Goa 8th-lowest diesel VAT of the 24 states and union territories here.
| Price before tax, including the dealer's margin | ₹57.66 |
|---|---|
| Central excise duty | ₹17.80 |
| Goa VAT at 17% | ₹12.83 |
| Tax in the litre | ₹30.63 |
| Pump price | ₹88.29 |
Questions people ask
How much tax is in one litre of diesel in Goa?
₹30.63 at a pump price of ₹88.29 — ₹17.80 of central excise duty plus ₹12.83 of Goa VAT charged at 17%.
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%. Goa charges 17%.
What share of the diesel price is tax in Goa?
About 35% of the ₹88.29 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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