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IndiGo cited a sharp rise in fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia for the implementation of an additional fuel charge on flights.
IndiGo has introduced an additional fuel surcharge for flights. (Representational Image)
IndiGo announced on Friday that it will implement a fuel surcharge on both domestic and international flights starting Saturday, March 14, citing a sharp rise in fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The airline said the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Jet Fuel Monitor has indicated an increase of more than 85% in fuel prices for the region due to the conflict. “This sudden and steep increase will have a material impact on all airlines’ costs and networks, including IndiGo’s,” it said.
“While offsetting the entire impact of this fuel price surge requires a very substantial adjustment to fares, IndiGo has introduced a relatively smaller amount as a Fuel Charge keeping in mind the consequential burden on customers,” the airline said in the statement.
This came after Air India announced a phased expansion of fuel surcharges across its domestic and international network after a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices driven by the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
Changes In Fuel Prices
From March 14, overall prices for all new bookings on IndiGo flights will carry an additional fuel charge per sector, which are as follows:
- Within Domestic India – Rs 425
- Indian Subcontinent – Rs 425
- Middle East – Rs 900
- South East Asia and China – Rs 1,800
- Africa and West Asia – Rs 1,800
- Europe – Rs 2,300
“IndiGo regrets the inconvenience resulting from this additional charge and reiterates that the measure has been driven by a sudden and substantial change in the operating environment. IndiGo will continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate,” the airline said.
This came as oil prices went up over $100 per barrel after the US-Israeli war against Iran, which resulted in a virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz that carries 20% of global crude oil and gas supplies. Although oil prices dipped on Friday after an Indian tanker sailed through the strait, they were on track for more disruptions due to the war.
Meanwhile, the US issued a 30-day license for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products stranded at sea. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a step to stabilise global energy markets roiled by the ongoing conflict.
March 13, 2026, 8:07 pm IST
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