IATA's Jet Fuel Monitor indicates an 85+% increase in fuel prices for the region. For its flights, IndiGo has introduced fuel surcharge between Rs 399 and Rs 2,300. Earlier this week, Air India announced a hike in fuel surcharge between Rs 399 and $50 (Rs 4,600) amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. For domestic and subcontinent flights, IndiGo will be charging a fuel surcharge of Rs 425 while for Middle East flights, passengers will have to pay Rs 900. For South East Asia, China, Africa and West Asia flights, a fuel surcharge is introduced at Rs 1,800, and for Europe it is kept at Rs 2,300.

Source: Indian Express March 14, 2026 02:32 UTC