Green jet fuel levy postponed due to impact of Middle East war: CAAS
The Straits Times
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SINGAPORE – The green jet fuel levy on flights departing from Singapore will be postponed because of the impact of the Middle East war, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on March 25.
It will now apply to passengers departing Singapore from Jan 1, 2027, holding flight tickets sold from Oct 1, 2026.
It was originally meant to apply to passengers leaving Singapore from October, holding tickets sold from April 1.
Passengers flying out of Singapore from Jan 1, 2027, will pay a levy of between $1 and $41.60 that will go towards the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel, made mostly from waste materials such as used cooking oil.
CAAS said the decision was made in view of the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on airlines and passengers.
Some airlines such as Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific and Thai Airways International have already raised fuel surcharges or increased ticket prices.
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