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India Abolishes Petrochemical Import Tax to Alleviate Shortages

4/2/2026

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India has abolished the import tax on petrochemicals used for plastics and pharmaceuticals to address shortages caused by the Iran war, valid until June 30.
The exemption aims to ease costs for downstream industries and provide relief to consumers amid global supply disruptions.
The government redirected local chemicals to produce liquefied petroleum gas, primarily for cooking.
This shift strains petrochemical producers with tighter feedstock availability and rising prices.

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India has abolished the import tax on petrochemicals used for plastics and pharmaceuticals to address shortages caused by the Iran war, valid until June 30.
The exemption aims to ease costs for downstream industries and provide relief to consumers amid global supply disruptions.
The government redirected local chemicals to produce liquefied petroleum gas, primarily for cooking.
This shift strains petrochemical producers with tighter feedstock availability and rising prices.