Fuel crisis amid Iran war likely to make flight tickets costlier from April 1
India Today
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that the impact of the ongoing Iran war on the aviation sector is likely to be visible from April 1, when the Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices will be revised.
Rising global oil prices amid the Iran war have impacted airfares, and multiple ministries are working together to ensure the consequences are minimal, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu told India Today on Friday. In this regard, he said that the impact on the aviation sector is likely to be noticed in the Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs, which will be revised from April 1.
"ATF prices are decided on the first day of every month. So the impact might be visible from April 1," the minister said, adding that the government is in constant engagement with airlines to assess the situation.
Highlighting the broader implications, Naidu said the conflict in the Middle East could have economic repercussions for airline operations. "The war might have an economic impact on airlines and their operations. We are taking feedback from them," he further said.
The Minister emphasised that ensuring safe operations to Middle East destinations remains India's priority, even as the government evaluates the evolving situation.
Describing the response as a coordinated effort, the minister said multiple ministries—including Civil Aviation, External Affairs, and Petroleum and Natural Gas—are working together. "It is a multi-departmental exercise, and several ministries will have to sit together," he said.
Naidu added that the government aims to minimise the burden on passengers.
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