Govt Caps Domestic ATF Hike at 25%, International Routes Bear Full Cost

• Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas limits domestic ATF price increase to 25% despite potential 100%+ global spike.
• ATF prices in India are deregulated since 2001, revised monthly based on international benchmarks.
• Public sector OMCs implemented a partial, staggered increase of Rs 15 per litre (25%) for domestic airlines.
• Airlines on international routes will bear the full increase in ATF prices.
• Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu confirms 60 days of adequate ATF supplies and increased airline safety audits.