Domestic Airline Fuel Prices Rise 8-10% After Initial Hike Confusion

• Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic scheduled airlines increased by 8-10% across major Indian cities effective April 1.
• The hike follows an earlier confusion where a 115% surge was reported, which IndianOil clarified applied only to non-scheduled carriers.
• New ATF prices in Delhi are ₹1,04,927 per kL, Mumbai ₹98,247 per kL, Kolkata ₹1,09,450 per kL, and Chennai ₹1,09,873 per kL.
• The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that state-run oil companies implemented a partial, staggered 25% increase for domestic airlines to shield travel costs, while international routes face the full hike.
• Rising ATF costs are expected to pressure airline margins and airfares, with the Civil Aviation Ministry exploring options like VAT cuts and capping refining margins.