Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Download the ETTravelWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. IndiGo has announced the introduction of a fuel charge on all domestic and international flights, effective from 00:01 hrs on 14 March 2026, as airlines respond to rising aviation fuel costs.The decision follows a significant surge in global aviation fuel prices linked to ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The additional amount will be applied on a per-sector basis and will be incorporated into the overall ticket price at the time of booking.The development reflects broader challenges faced by airlines globally as fuel price volatility continues to affect operating costs. Aviation fuel prices are closely linked to global energy markets, and fluctuations can significantly influence airline profitability and fare structures.Airlines typically respond to sustained increases in fuel costs through a combination of operational adjustments, fare revisions and fuel surcharges.

Source: Economic Times March 14, 2026 06:05 UTC