The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a one-time budgetary support of up to Rs 10,000 crore for oil marketing companies (OMCs) to provide ATF price stabilisation for scheduled Indian airlines, as surging fuel prices driven by the ongoing West Asia crisis continue to weigh heavily on the aviation sector. Announcing the decision, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said ATF prices have risen sharply due to the conflict in West Asia and that the fund is aimed at cushioning the impact on airlines and passengers. International ATF prices have surged nearly 2.5 times from Rs 60.5 per litre in March 2026 to Rs 142 per litre in May 2026.

International airlines see a significant 27 percent cut in jet fuel prices. Domestic carriers, however, continue to pay unchanged rates. Commercial LPG prices have reached record…

Jet fuel prices for international airlines have been slashed by 27 percent, while domestic carriers face no changes in rates amidst global energy market fluctuations.

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund. This fund aims to protect airlines and passengers from the sharp rise in ATF…

Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore fund to stabilize aviation fuel prices, aiding Indian airlines amid escalating costs and global volatility.