Rising ATF (Air Turbine Fuel) Costs Force IndiGo to Revise Fuel Charges
IndiGo has announced a revision of fuel charges effective 02 April 2026, in response to a sharp rise in Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs. According to IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor, regional fuel prices surged by over 130% month-on-month, but government intervention has limited the pass-through to airlines at 25% for domestic operations. Revised Fuel Charges – Domestic (per sector) - 0–500 km → ₹275 - 501–1,000 km → ₹400 - 1,001–1,500 km → ₹600 - 1,501–2,000 km → ₹800 - Above 2,000 km → ₹950 Revised Fuel Charges – International (per sector) - Indian Subcontinent: ₹900 (≤500 km), ₹2,500 (>500 km) - GCC & Middle East: ₹3,000 (≤2,000 km), ₹5,000 (>2,000 km) - Southeast Asia & China: ₹3,500 (≤2,000 km), ₹5,000 (>2,000 km) - Africa: ₹5,000 - Greece & Turkey: ₹7,500 - UK & Europe (excluding Greece/Turkey): ₹10,000 Key Takeaways - IndiGo has absorbed a significant portion of the fuel cost increase to protect affordability. - The government’s staggered approach has prevented a steeper rise in domestic fares. - International routes face higher surcharges due to doubling of ATF prices in the past month. - IndiGo emphasizes that this adjustment is temporary and will be monitored closely. This move highlights the sensitivity of airline economics to fuel volatility, with ATF often accounting for 40–50% of operating costs.
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