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aviation turbine fuel news

ATF, commercial LPG prices cut as Nayara rolls back March fuel price hike

A delivery worker stands atop a truck carrying LPG cylinders at a distribution point in Bengaluru. (AFP)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 06:17 am IST

Jet fuel price slashed by 5 amid softening international oil rates: Report

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) now costs 110 a litre in Delhi, industry sources said.
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 10:52 am IST

What will it take for this flight to take off?

After the West Asia troubles intensified, airlines requested the government for concessions on ATF pricing and other duties and levies. Although the Centre capped ATF price increases at 15 per litre for domestic operations, the price of fuel for international operations soared, making international operations unviable. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 09:23 pm IST

Cabinet clears 10,000-cr fund to shield airlines, offset jet fuel price swings

The announcement comes at a time when the aviation sector has been impacted by unprecedented volatility in global ATF prices due to the West Asia crisis.
Published on Jun 04, 2026 09:25 am IST

Govt allocates 10,000 cr fund to stabilise aviation fuel prices amid Iran war

ATF prices have risen 2.5 times, increasing from 60 per litre in March to 142 per litre in May 2026.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 04:36 pm IST

Centre revises export duties on petrol, diesel, ATF from June 1. Check new rates

The government has revised the export duty on petrol, diesel and ATF.
Updated on May 31, 2026 05:42 pm IST

Delhi cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 7%

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said the move was aimed at maintaining Delhi’s economic competitiveness and supporting aviation, tourism and logistics activities in the Capital. (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 17, 2026 03:34 am IST

Maharashtra cuts VAT on aviation fuel to 7% till November amid rise in airfares

Maharashtra cuts VAT on aviation fuel to 7% till November amid rise in airfares
Published on May 16, 2026 07:18 am IST

Jet fuel price for international airlines hiked 5.3%, fares under pressure

Second Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) hike since April raises cost pressures on airlines (Shutterstock/ Representative photo)
Published on May 02, 2026 03:00 am IST

Commercial LPG price up 47.8%; ATF cost raised for foreign airlines

The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by 993. (PTI)
Published on May 01, 2026 10:44 am IST

'Under extreme stress, on verge of shutting down': Airline body's letter to govt

. In a letter to the Centre, the FIA adds that this stress has brought the airline industry to the verge of shutting down.
Updated on Apr 29, 2026 03:27 am IST

India amends ATF rules, allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), through a gazette notification, also updated rules governing ATF marketing, aligning enforcement provisions with revised criminal procedures.
Updated on Apr 23, 2026 05:13 pm IST

Govt increases duties on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel

The government has raised duties on diesel exports from 21.50 to 55.50 a litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 29.50 to 42 a litre
Updated on Apr 12, 2026 12:37 pm IST

IndiGo announces hike in fuel charges, airfare to get costlier

IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges.
Updated on Apr 02, 2026 12:00 am IST

Excise duty on petrol cut to 3, diesel to zero amid Iran war disruptions

Vehicles at a petrol pump in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Akasa Air also hikes fares as US-Iran war sets oil prices on fire

An Akasa Air passenger aircraft taxis on the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.
Updated on Mar 14, 2026 06:01 pm IST

IndiGo levies new charge: Airlines hike fares as war sets oil prices on fire

Passengers at the Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia earlier this week.
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 09:05 am IST

ATF prices cut by 7%, commercial LPG rate hike by 111 per cylinder

The reduction follows three consecutive monthly increases.
Updated on Jan 01, 2026 04:58 pm IST

Delhi: Gang of aviation fuel thieves busted, 8 held

(Representative image) In total, over 72,000 litres of stolen aviation turbine fuel were recovered from the raids. (REUTERS)
Published on Jun 24, 2025 06:18 am IST

Delhi must rationalise jet fuel VAT rates

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It would lower the burden on domestic airlines, some of which are struggling to recover costs. Improved airline health and competitiveness against foreign airlines due to the elimination of the tax disadvantage will have spillover gains for Delhi in terms of jobs, sales, and a boost to tourism and hospitality (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 09:03 pm IST

Centre urges Delhi to cut jet fuel VAT, cites Noida airport’s rates

Passengers at Delhi Airport. (PTI)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:26 am IST

Govt scraps windfall tax on domestic crude, petrol and diesel exports

A technician opens a pressure gas valve inside the Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) group gathering station on the outskirts of the western Indian city of Ahmedabad (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)
Published on Dec 02, 2024 08:36 pm IST

Government scraps windfall tax on petrol, diesel, and ATF exports

Windfall tax is a special tax on domestic crude oil production which aims to capture revenue from the windfall gains of oil producers
Published on Dec 02, 2024 03:40 pm IST

Top 5 financial changes in September 2024: Free Aadhaar update, credit card rule

A cashier displays the new 2000 Indian rupee banknotes inside a bank in Jammu. (Reuters)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 07:30 pm IST

LPG Price hike: Jet fuel prices hiked, commercial LPG cylinders to cost more

LPG Price hike: The rate of commercial LPG 19-kg cylinder has been raised by 6.5.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 02:25 pm IST

Noida airport signs pact with BPCL for fuel

Officials said this common use fuel transportation pipeline will ease fuel receipt operations and mitigate emissions by eliminating the need for tanker lorry movement (REUTERS/representational image)
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 06:38 am IST

Oil regulator for opening ATF pipelines at airports

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Published on Feb 26, 2024 04:32 pm IST

India raises windfall tax on petroleum crude to 3,200 per tonne

The government has raised the windfall tax on petroleum crude (REUTERS File Photo)
Published on Feb 03, 2024 11:02 am IST

Govt hikes windfall tax on petroleum crude, cuts levy on diesel export

The levy on diesel has been cut to 5.50 rupees per litre from 6 rupees, the notification said.
Published on Sept 16, 2023 10:06 am IST

Windfall tax on aviation fuel slashed. Will air tickets be cheaper?

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Updated on Dec 16, 2022 02:25 pm IST