Petrol Price Breakdown: How Much Do Government, Companies, and Dealers Earn?

• Approximately 40% to 50% of petrol price consists of central and state government taxes.
• Central government collects about Rs 19.90 per liter as excise duty.
• State governments levy VAT; in Delhi, it's around Rs 15.39, higher in Mumbai/Hyderabad.
• Oil marketing companies' base price is Rs 52-56/liter, with a profit of Rs 10-15/liter.
• Petrol pump owners earn a commission of Rs 3.14 to Rs 4.43 per liter.