The government of India has increased the windfall tax on domestically produced crude petroleum to Rs 4250 per tonne from existing Rs 1,600 per tonne. The new rates will be effective from August 1.

The windfall tax is a one-time tax levied on the profits of companies that have made windfall gains due to factors beyond their control. In the case of crude oil, the windfall tax is being levied on the profits of oil companies that have benefited from the high prices of crude oil in the international market.

The government has said that the increase in the windfall tax is necessary to protect the interests of consumers and to ensure that the benefits of high crude oil prices are shared with the people.

The increase in the windfall tax is likely to have a mixed impact on the oil industry. On the one hand, it will reduce the profits of oil companies. On the other hand, it will also reduce the government’s revenue from the sale of crude oil.

It is still too early to say what the long-term impact of the increase in the windfall tax will be. However, it is clear that the government is taking steps to ensure that the benefits of high crude oil prices are shared with the people.