Jet fuel price for international airlines hiked 5.3%, fares under pressure
Jet fuel prices for international airlines were increased by 5.33% to $1,511.86 per kilolitre, raising operational costs amid ongoing airspace disruptions. Airlines are under pressure to adjust fares, which is affecting passenger demand and load factors. Domestic fuel prices were shielded from full market increases, but international operations face sustained financial stress.
- ▪Jet fuel prices for international airlines rose by 5.33% to $1,511.86 per kilolitre in Delhi.
- ▪Domestic aviation turbine fuel prices were capped at a 25% increase to protect passengers from higher fares.
- ▪The Federation of Indian Airlines warned of potential flight cancellations due to unsustainable fuel pricing.
- ▪Passenger load factors across airlines dropped by 0.87% in March compared to February.
- ▪International capacity is estimated to be down 20-25%, with only select routes able to absorb higher costs.
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Jet fuel price for international airlines hiked 5.3%, fares under pressureJet fuel prices for international airlines rose 5.33% to $1,511.86 per KL, adding pressure on fares as rising costs and airspace disruptions hit demand.Published on: May 02, 2026 3:00 AM ISTBy Neha LM Tripathi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link State-run oil companies raised jet fuel prices for international airlines by 5.33% on Friday, the second hike since April 1, even as domestic airline fares came under pressure from the cumulative impact of rising fuel costs and airspace disruptions.Second Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) hike since April raises cost pressures on airlines (Shutterstock/ Representative photo)Aviation turbine fuel prices for international carriers were raised by $76.55 per kilolitre to $1,511.86 per KL in…
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