Archive · 4 Sep 2025
India's Tax Changes Impact Oil & Gas, Coal, and Power
India has adjusted taxes on oil & gas and coal.
The tax for finding and producing oil and gas has increased, potentially raising production costs.
For coal, the tax structure is changing.
The tax on coal increased but with the removal of an additional tax (cess).
This might lower fuel costs for power plants, especially those using Indian coal.
The overall impact on coal companies and consumers depends on the type and price of coal used.
These changes come as India aims to boost its domestic oil production and strengthen the power sector.
GST on oil & gas exploration contracts increased from 12% to 18%, raising production costs.
Increased costs for oil & gas may lead to stranded taxes.
GST on coal was increased from 5% to 18% but included the removal of a compensation cess.
The changes to coal taxes could reduce fuel costs, mainly for domestic coal users.
The impact on coal companies and consumers depends on coal price and grade.
- Who
- Oil & Gas Producers, Power Sector, Consumers
- What
- Changes to GST on oil & gas and coal
- When
- Not Specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To understand the impact of tax changes on production costs and consumer prices.
Oil and Gas Producers
Power Sector
Impact of GST Changes
Oil and Gas Producers
Increased GST will raise oil & gas production costs and could lead to stranded taxes.
Power Sector
Rationalized GST on coal, including cess removal, will help lower fuel costs.
- Affected Industries
- Oil & Gas, Power, Coal
- Oil & Gas Tax Change
- GST on EDP Contracts (12% to 18%)
- Coal Tax Change
- GST (5% to 18%) + Cess Removal
- Potential Impact (Oil & Gas)
- Increased Production Costs
- Potential Impact (Power)
- Reduced Fuel Costs (Domestic Coal)
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