{"id":213157,"date":"2026-04-02T12:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=213157"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:06:32","slug":"aviation-crisis-2026-atf-prices-double-in-just-one-month-is-air-travel-becoming-a-luxury-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/aviation-crisis-2026-atf-prices-double-in-just-one-month-is-air-travel-becoming-a-luxury-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviation Crisis 2026: ATF Prices Double in Just One Month; Is Air Travel Becoming a Luxury Again?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Indian aviation sector is grappling with a severe economic shock as Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices soared to nearly double their previous rates within a single month. By April 2026, the cost of ATF in Delhi surged from \u20b996,638 per kiloliter in March to a staggering \u20b92,07,341. Similar trends were observed in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, completely altering the cost dynamics for airline operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price hike is driven by a &#8220;triple whammy&#8221;: rising global crude oil prices, a weakening Rupee against the Dollar, and the current tax structure where ATF remains outside the ambit of GST. With fuel accounting for nearly 40% of an airline\u2019s operating costs, companies are now forced to either absorb massive losses or pass the burden to passengers through hiked fares and fuel surcharges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a bid to provide some cushion, the Central Government has capped the ATF price hike for domestic routes at 25% (approximately \u20b915 per liter) in view of the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. However, international flights will bear the full brunt of the increased costs. This spike is expected to trigger a ripple effect, increasing the prices of air-freighted essentials like life-saving drugs and electronics, adding further pressure on the overall economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian aviation sector is grappling with a severe economic shock as Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices soared to nearly double their previous rates within a single month. By April 2026, the cost of ATF in Delhi surged from \u20b996,638 per kiloliter in March to a staggering \u20b92,07,341. 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