New Delhi — May 1, 2026: State-run oil firms raised the price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) for international airlines by about 5% on Friday, marking a second monthly increase as global energy costs are passed through selectively. There was no change to ATF rates for domestic carriers.
In Delhi, India’s busiest airport, ATF was increased by USD 76.55 per kilolitre — a 5.33% rise — taking the price to USD 1,511.86 per kilolitre, the oil companies said. The move follows an earlier adjustment on April 1, when rates for domestic carriers were raised by 25% to Rs 104,927.18 per kilolitre.
Jet fuel in India has been deregulated for more than two decades and is linked to international benchmark prices under a written understanding with airlines. Industry sources said the sharp upward pressure from the West Asia crisis prompted the government and state-owned refiners to adopt a calibrated approach: letting foreign and other overseas carriers pay market-reflective rates while moderating the impact on domestic operators.
Officials framed the change as a measured pass-through of global price movements rather than a broader deregulation shift. Airlines and industry bodies are expected to continue reviewing the impact of international ATF volatility on fares and operating costs.
