EconomicTrade Policy Action2026-05-15🇮🇳
Maharashtra cuts ATF VAT to 7% to ease rising jet fuel and airfares
source: Government of Maharashtra -> target: Airlines operating in Maharashtra
On 2026-05-15, the Maharashtra government reduced VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel from 18% to 7% to ease airline operating costs and help contain airfares. The change took effect on Friday, according to the article and a post by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. The move was presented as relief amid rising jet fuel prices and West Asia-related disruption.
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