In February, it reported that airlines collectively paid $3.23 billion, while in March it paid $5.06 billion, a 56% increase.

U.S. airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday show.

In February, it reported that airlines collectively paid $3.23 billion, while in March it paid $5.06 billion, a 56% increase.