Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Government Discusses Rising Jet Fuel Costs With Airlines and Oil Firms
Jet fuel has become more expensive, which makes it costlier for airlines to operate.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government is talking with airlines and oil companies about the prices.
He said the crisis in West Asia is putting extra pressure on fuel costs.
The ministry plans to hear from different groups before making a decision.
IndiGo has increased fuel surcharges on its domestic and international flights.
It said fuel prices rose by more than 14 per cent in the latest month.
Naidu also spoke about plans for cleaner aviation fuel, more airport hubs and building up aircraft-related manufacturing in India.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government is discussing high aviation turbine fuel prices with airlines and oil marketing companies.
Naidu said the West Asia crisis is adding pressure to jet fuel prices, which account for around 40 per cent of airline operational costs.
The Civil Aviation Ministry plans to consult stakeholders before deciding how to proceed.
IndiGo raised fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights after saying ATF prices rose by more than 14 per cent month on month.
Naidu also outlined plans involving sustainable aviation fuel, airport hubs and domestic aerospace manufacturing.
- Who
- Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, the government, airlines and oil marketing companies; IndiGo raised its fuel surcharge.
- What
- The government is discussing rising aviation turbine fuel costs and plans to consult stakeholders before deciding what to do.
- When
- Naidu spoke on Tuesday; IndiGo announced its surcharge increase on Monday.
- Where
- At a conference in New Delhi.
- Why
- Rising ATF prices, which Naidu said are being burdened by the West Asia crisis, are increasing airline costs.
- Fuel
- Aviation turbine fuel (ATF)
- Share of airline operating costs
- Around 40 per cent
- ATF price rise cited by IndiGo
- More than 14 per cent month on month
- IndiGo surcharge
- Raised for domestic and international flights
- Government process
- The ministry plans stakeholder consultations before taking a decision
- Sustainable aviation fuel targets
- 1 per cent of fuel used on international flights by 2027, 2 per cent by 2028 and 5 per cent by 2030
- Other aviation priorities outlined
- Developing airport hubs and strengthening domestic aerospace manufacturing
