In the case of diesel, it said the fuel "intended for retail sale, not so blended with alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids obtained from vegetal oils, commonly known as bio-diesels" shall attract Rs 3.80 a litre basic excise duty instead of Rs 1.80. Branded diesel will attract Rs 6.20 a litre basic excise levy as against Rs 4.20 currently. Petrol and diesel are subject to a cess and a special additional excise duty in addition to the basic excise duty. The total excise incidence on petrol is Rs 19.90 per litre, while diesel is Rs 15.80.
