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India’s Oil Ministry has requested the removal of the windfall tax on crude oil production. The tax, imposed in 2022 due to high oil prices, has become less relevant with Brent crude now trading around $75 per barrel.
India’s Oil Ministry has formally requested the removal of the windfall tax on domestic crude oil production, as global oil prices have significantly stabilised compared to the volatile levels seen in 2022. This request is now under review by the Finance Ministry, which will determine the next steps regarding this tax policy.
The windfall tax was introduced in July 2022, when global crude oil prices surged in response to the Russia-Ukraine war and Western sanctions on Russian oil. At the time, the Indian government implemented the tax to capture a portion of the unexpected profits earned by domestic oil producers and refiners, including major players such as Reliance and ONGC.
The original rationale behind the windfall tax was to curb the excessive profits made by oil companies due to elevated global prices. However, with Brent crude prices now hovering around $75 per barrel—down from over $92 per barrel earlier this year—the relevance of the tax has diminished.
In September 2024, the Indian government took initial steps toward easing the tax burden by reducing the windfall tax on crude oil production to ₹1,850 per tonne from ₹2,100 per tonne. This was part of a periodic review process, where the government evaluates the tax every fortnight based on global oil price trends.
The potential removal of the windfall tax on crude oil would provide substantial relief to domestic oil producers, especially for companies like Reliance and ONGC. Both firms had faced reduced refining margins due to the tax, and its removal could help them recover some of the profitability lost over the past two years.
The windfall tax, while beneficial for government revenue, has long been a point of contention for the oil industry, as it was viewed as a temporary measure with no clear end date. With global oil prices now stabilising, the call for its removal reflects a shift in policy as the sector returns to more predictable market conditions.
As the Finance Ministry considers the Oil Ministry's request, the decision to remove the windfall tax on crude oil could mark a significant change in India’s fiscal policy for the energy sector, aligning with current market realities.
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