'Much-needed support’: Air India on Centre’s ₹10,000-crore aviation fuel price relief package
The Indian government has approved a ₹10,000-crore fund to stabilize aviation fuel prices for airlines. Air India has welcomed this initiative, stating it will provide essential support to the aviation sector during times of high fuel price volatility. The scheme aims to maintain connectivity and reduce fare fluctuations for passengers across the country.
- ▪The government approved a ₹10,000-crore fund to stabilize aviation fuel prices amid rising global costs.
- ▪Air India expressed appreciation for the government's decision, highlighting its importance for the aviation ecosystem.
- ▪The scheme will provide interest-free support to oil companies to help keep ATF prices stable when global prices rise.
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'Much-needed support’: Air India on Centre’s ₹10,000-crore aviation fuel price relief packageThe government has approved a ₹10,000-crore fund to help keep aviation fuel prices stable for airlines amid rising global fuel costs. Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 11:48 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Air India on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's ₹10,000-crore fund to help keep aviation fuel prices stable. The airline said the decision would provide much-needed support to the aviation sector and help airlines maintain connectivity during a period of high fuel price volatility.Air India welcomed the Centre's ₹10,000-crore ATF price stabilisation fund.
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