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India has cut fuel excise duties to protect consumers from soaring oil prices driven by the Iran war, absorbing a massive hit to government tax revenues. The move shields ordinary citizens from price surges at the pump but significantly reduces state income. The decision underscores the global economic ripple effects of the Iran conflict.

India takes a huge tax revenue hit as it cuts fuel excise duties to shield consumers from soaring oil prices caused by the Iran war.