Air travel is expensive! Indigo also increased the fare, ₹ 425-₹ 2300 fuel surcharge applicable on tickets.

Tezzbuzz Desk- The ongoing tension between Iran, America and Israel in the Middle East is now directly impacting the pockets of air passengers. The conflict has caused huge turmoil in the global oil market, causing jet fuel prices to rise sharply. As a result, it has become more expensive than ever for airlines to run flight operations.

The country’s largest airline IndiGo Due to these rising costs, Air India has decided to impose fuel surcharge on its domestic and international flights. The company has announced that passengers booking after 12 midnight on March 14, 2026 will have to pay an additional charge of ₹ 425 to ₹ 2300 on flight tickets. This charge is decided differently depending on the distance and route.

According to Indigo, this step Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) This has become necessary due to rising prices. The Middle East conflict has disrupted oil supplies, and jet fuel prices have fallen nearly increased to 85%. The airline said that in view of such rapid increase in costs, a major increase in fares would have been required, but to put minimum burden on passengers, limited surcharge has been imposed for now.

Fuel Surcharge Details

domestic flights– ₹425 per sector

SAARC countries– ₹425 per sector

middle east– ₹900 per sector

Southeast Asia and China– ₹1800 per sector

Africa and West Asia– ₹1800 per sector

Europe– ₹2300 per sector

This additional charge will be added to the ticket price, meaning passengers will be able to see it in the total fare at the time of booking.

air india has also already implemented a fuel surcharge of ₹399 on domestic flights and about 15% on international flights. The airline has warned that if oil prices rise further, fares may increase further in the future.

The global oil supply chain has been affected due to the Middle East conflict. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil supplies, which control about 20% of the world’s oil trade. Brent Crude Oil Prices Recently crossed 100 dollars Jet fuel prices reached between $85–90 per barrel before the conflict, now reaching between $150–200 per barrel.

This boom has also affected the global aviation industry. According to reports so far More than 40,000 flights canceled Measures have been taken, and many airlines have temporarily grounded their planes. Jet fuel is considered to be the largest expense for airlines, accounting for approximately 30–40% of total costs.

Major airlines of the world like Air New Zealand, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas and SAS Has also increased the tickets. Decisions have been taken to increase surcharge on short and long haul flights.