Indigo has announced to impose fuel charge on domestic and international flights. This charge will be applicable from 14 March 2026. The company has said that the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) have increased very rapidly globally. The reason for this is the increasing tension in the Middle East due to the Iran war.
IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Limited) reported that ATF prices have increased by more than 85%. ATF accounts for about 40% of an airline’s total expenses. This sudden and rapid increase has had a huge impact on the company’s costs.
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Charges for each sector are different
The amount of the new fuel charge will vary according to each sector (part of the flight)-
Domestic flights and Indian Continent: ₹425
Middle-East: ₹900
Southeast Asia and China: ₹1,800
Africa and West Asia: ₹1,800
Europe: ₹2,300
Indigo said that they have imposed low charges keeping the passengers in mind. If the entire increase were added to the base fare, the fare would have increased significantly. That’s why he has chosen a smaller fuel charge.
Air India had also decided
This decision has come after the announcement of Air India and Air India Express a few days ago. Air India started imposing fuel surcharge in a phased manner from March 10, 2026. He said that without the surcharge, some flights would have become difficult to operate and some might even have been cancelled.
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Indigo is the largest airline of India. It has more than 400 aircraft. In the year 2025, it will fly 12.4 crore passengers. The company flies to more than 135 destinations around the world.
The company said that it will keep an eye on the crude oil market. If prices change, fuel duty will also change.
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