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Jet Fuel Soars by Rs 16 Per Litre, Commercial LPG Up Rs 62: Airlines Face Mounting Costs
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News18•01-10-2026, 09:14
Jet Fuel Soars by Rs 16 Per Litre, Commercial LPG Up Rs 62: Airlines Face Mounting Costs
- •Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices increased by Rs 16 per litre, reaching Rs 137 per litre from October 1, impacting domestic airlines.
- •Commercial LPG prices rose by Rs 62.59 per 19-kg cylinder, following a Rs 9.50 hike in September.
- •The price revisions for ATF and commercial LPG are linked to international benchmark prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate.
- •Aviation fuel constitutes up to 40% of airline operating costs, adding significant pressure to the industry.
- •Domestic LPG prices for households and petrol/diesel prices remain unchanged despite the hikes in commercial fuels.
Key Questions Answered
Aviation turbine fuel prices were increased by Rs 16 per litre, raising the cost for domestic airlines from Rs 121 per litre to around Rs 137 per litre effective October 1, 2026.
The price of commercial LPG was raised by more than Rs 62 per 19-kg cylinder, specifically increasing by Rs 62.59 starting October 1, 2026.
No, the price of domestic LPG for households remains unchanged at Rs 942 for a 14.2-kg cylinder, and petrol and diesel prices also saw no change on October 1.
