economy
April 2, 2026
India hikes aviation fuel cost to record 207,000 INR per kiloliter
India hikes international ATF prices to record levels amid the Middle East conflict, while domestic airlines see a capped 8.5% rise.
TL;DR
- India has increased aviation fuel prices (ATF) for international flights.
- ATF prices have more than doubled to a record $2,220.45 per kiloliter.
- Domestic airlines will experience a partial and staggered increase of 25% ($0.16 per liter).
- Other carriers and charter operators will pay the full market rate, a 114.5% increase.
- This is the first time ATF prices in India have crossed the $2,145.36 per kiloliter mark.
- Commercial natural gas prices were also hiked by $2.09 per 19-kg cylinder.
- Domestic natural gas, gasoline, and diesel prices remain unchanged.
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